Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Belfast, United Kingdom
Process
I applied online. The process took two weeks.
The screening interviewer looked at my graduation date on my CV and immediately said I was overqualified. They proceeded to discuss salary expectations, and it was obvious the EMEA pay was well under what the UK market would pay for a role at this level.
Questions
What is your salary expectation, and what are you currently earning?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Red Hat Principal Software Engineer role in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Success Rate
Red Hat's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Belfast, Northern Ireland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Red Hat's Principal Software Engineer interview process in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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