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Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California

August 1, 2010
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Like another reviewer posted, I had the phone interview with C++.

This was one of the most difficult C++ interview questions I had, and I nailed it.

So, I was asked to come for an onsite interview.

My first interview was with a guy who looked fresh out of school, and he started with a graphics question. It was pretty obvious he had done some graphics work before. I used some knowledge from my school algebra memories. But our "dude" here wouldn't understand that I was trying to solve a problem I wasn't used to and grilled me for 1.5 hours.

I solved most of the problems, then got stuck trying to figure out how to find the square root using integer calculations. After that, I was walked out. I wanted to scream.

I didn't see in the job description the need to be an expert in graphics.

I had never, ever had a worse experience than this. I think the company has some wannabes who are trying hard to make the hiring process weird.

Questions

Write code to draw a circle.

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Pure Storage's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

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Negative80%

Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Pure Storage's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.

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