Process
First, I received a CodeSignal challenge upon applying.
I had to solve four questions: one easy, two medium, and one hard, within seventy minutes.
I proceeded to an interview based upon the challenge score.
Questions
Some Questions Based on Resume and Algorithmic Questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 54 interview experiences for the Quora Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Quora's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral28%
Negative28%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Quora's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Quora Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work with very smart and kind coworkers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 27, 2022
Pros: - Coworkers are very smart and capable.
- Management seems to be very transparent about decisions and finances.
Cons: - Not growing as fast as other similar social media/internet companies out there (Pinterest, Reddit, etc.).
- Not much time to interact with coworkers when everyone is remote.
5.0
Best pre-IPO company to work for in South Bay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
July 5, 2018
Pros: Genuinely noble and interesting mission. Really smart and humble people (the quality is much better than some of the big names like Google or Facebook). Super friendly culture to introverts like myself. Highly competitive pay and great benefits.
Cons: Can do better at work-life balance, but already pretty good as a startup.
4.0
Good People, Decent Stack
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 14, 2023
Pros: Good people, decent stack, great learning experience.
Cons: Not so promising business future.
- 5.0Great place to work with very smart and kind coworkersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 27, 2022Pros: - Coworkers are very smart and capable. - Management seems to be very transparent about decisions and finances.Cons: - Not growing as fast as other similar social media/internet companies out there (Pinterest, Reddit, etc.). - Not much time to interact with coworkers when everyone is remote.
- 5.0Best pre-IPO company to work for in South BaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 5, 2018Pros: Genuinely noble and interesting mission. Really smart and humble people (the quality is much better than some of the big names like Google or Facebook). Super friendly culture to introverts like myself. Highly competitive pay and great benefits.Cons: Can do better at work-life balance, but already pretty good as a startup.
- 4.0Good People, Decent StackSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 14, 2023Pros: Good people, decent stack, great learning experience.Cons: Not so promising business future.
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