Process
The interview process included a home coding project, followed by a phone screen, and then a three-hour in-person interview. The recruiter was available and helpful at all parts of the process.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 50 interview experiences for the Plaid Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Plaid's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral14%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Plaid's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Plaid Work Experiences
5.0
Great company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
October 3, 2022
Pros: Very smart people and an interesting industry
Cons: Growing pains of being a startup
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
October 22, 2024
Pros: Free meals, great coworkers, and hybrid work
Cons: Layoffs were brutal and the severance package was minimal.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
April 13, 2023
Pros: Great people and great perks
Cons: Nothing major comes to mind.
- 5.0Great companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAOctober 3, 2022Pros: Very smart people and an interesting industryCons: Growing pains of being a startup
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAOctober 22, 2024Pros: Free meals, great coworkers, and hybrid workCons: Layoffs were brutal and the severance package was minimal.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAApril 13, 2023Pros: Great people and great perksCons: Nothing major comes to mind.
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