Coding & Software Development Interview Experience
Process
2 rounds of interviews.
The first round is really 2 interviews: one basic behavioral-type with 7 questions and one more business-specific.
Done through HireVue, the questions are very long and wordy, and you only get one chance to record your answer.
Questions
Q: What was one experience where you had to make a high-authority decision without enough information? How did you handle it?
Q: You work for a financial agency and you are looking for ways to diversify your products and become more innovative. What would you put into action to make that happen? (Use your respective technical background to answer.)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Prudential Financial Coding & Software Development role in United States.
Success Rate
Prudential Financial's interview process for their Coding & Software Development roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Prudential Financial's Coding & Software Development interview process in United States.
Prudential Financial Work Experiences
- 4.0Good work-life balance but unclear management visionSenior Applications Developer • Former EmployeeNewark, NJMay 18, 2026Pros: Work life balance and a positive environmentCons: Senior management vision and a lack of communicating the vision and company direction.
- 3.0Software EngineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNewark, NJJuly 27, 2025Pros: 1. Benefits are better than most of the insurance industry. 2. They move you around between teams when there are opportunities for it.Cons: 1. Salary is below the competitive rate from other companies 2. Toxic work environment 3. Turnover rates are high 4. You have more responsibilities than what was listed on the job description.
- 3.0Positive culture but lacking remote work flexibilityBackend Engineer • Former EmployeeNewark, NJSeptember 24, 2026Pros: Good company culture and friendly colleagues. The overall working environment is positive and supportive.Cons: The company is not fully remote, which can be inconvenient for employees who prefer more flexibility in where they work.
