Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
Process
It was nice. The interviewer was friendly, and there were a total of 3 rounds of interview.
The first two rounds were technical, and the last was an HR round.
The interview process was a great experience.
In the first round, the interviewer asked some core CS-related questions, some questions on projects mentioned in my resume, and one DSA question.
In the second round, the interviewer focused on projects and some core fundamentals of CS subjects.
Questions
What is the difference between a kernel and an operating system?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 27 interview experiences for the PhonePe Software Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
PhonePe's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PhonePe's Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
PhonePe Work Experiences
- 5.0Great company with good work and work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 30, 2025Pros: - Consumer-facing products - Impact and scale - Smart people aroundCons: Innovation can be externally driven (NPCI). A flat hierarchy can be a bummer to some.
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 12, 2023Pros: Work Environment Resources Work-life balance Benefits Food & SnacksCons: Very few teams have a toxic culture.
- 4.0Great Learning, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 23, 2025Pros: Very good learning, mostly. Apart from work.Cons: Less pay, like the lower side of average.
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