Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I first spoke with the company's recruiter, then talked to some staff engineers, and finally took their coding challenge online.
I feel the company is not looking for real engineers who can do development and deliver projects. Instead, they seem to be looking for someone who can participate in coding competitions.
The questions they asked do not measure whether a candidate can do the job. It's more like who can ace a school final exam.
Questions
12 Questions 2 coding 12 mc
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Pure Storage Senior Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Pure Storage's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Pure Storage's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Pure Storage Work Experiences
- 5.0Good company to work for.Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 25, 2024Pros: Work-life balance. Supports initiative.Cons: Come to the office 4 days.
- 4.0Great Tech, Office OnlySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePrague, Bohemia, Czech RepublicJune 8, 2025Pros: Competitive salary, good tech stack, and a new project.Cons: No option for remote or hybrid work — strictly office-only policy.
- 4.0Smart Minds, High Tech DebtSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeePrague, Czech RepublicSeptember 10, 2024Pros: - Good engineering culture - Some really bright-minded people - Attractive salaryCons: - A lot of good people left, unfortunately. - High tech debt, huge legacy projects.
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