Software Engineer Interview Experience - Santa Clara, California
Process
The usual routine is a 3- to 8-week process. I interviewed at Palo Alto Networks in Santa Clara, CA, in April 2017. The company is great, but some people are not.
Questions
The HR process is well-matured, and they know what they are doing.
Often, people say employees leave bosses, not organizations. We need to add one more point: people won't join a boss, even if the organization is great.
I encountered this so-called boss in one of the interview rounds, with a "why should I hire you" attitude. Clearly, the company's success had gone to his head. He's probably a long-timer, but he certainly knows some or many concepts wrongly and then argues.
I told him, "I beg to differ, and you can check. I know for sure he's not open to learning and doesn't want to check either." I knew for sure he wouldn't recommend me for the next round, and exactly the same thing happened.
I wouldn't have joined him either.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Palo Alto Networks Software Engineer role in Santa Clara, California.
Success Rate
Palo Alto Networks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Santa Clara, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Palo Alto Networks's Software Engineer interview process in Santa Clara, California.
Palo Alto Networks Work Experiences
- 4.0Good company, great perksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesMarch 29, 2022Pros: Good teammates, good perks and benefits.Cons: Depends on the team you have joined.
- 4.0Full-time new gradSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesAugust 5, 2024Pros: Good work culture. Good benefits.Cons: Poor pay. Management is okay.
- 5.0Good People, Difficult WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesNovember 10, 2021Pros: Overall, I am very impressed with this company. They go above and beyond to provide their employees with resources. For example, we often have speakers come to talk about lifestyle, finances, and other topics that are beneficial for worker happiness. Work from home is entirely flexible; we can come into the office whenever we need. Additionally, with twice-yearly bonuses, employees get $250 a quarter to spend as they need to help with COVID issues.Cons: The work is truly difficult, so you have to be ready to work hard.
Palo Alto Networks Interview Questions
