Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Italy
July 31, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interviews were 8: one with HR, 6 technical, and another with the manager. The technical interviews were done by long-time kernel developers and they were extremely difficult. Lots of questions on Linux kernel internals, networking protocols, and programming.
Questions
How RCU is implemented in the kernel
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Red Hat Senior Software Engineer role in Italy.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Red Hat's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Italy is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Red Hat's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Italy.
Red Hat Work Experiences
4.0
Kernel devel
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Brno
October 21, 2026
Pros: Kernel work
Good offices
Autonomy
Cons: IBM blue washing;
Cost cuttings
4.0
Good company
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Barcelona
November 13, 2025
Pros: Relaxed environment and growth opportunities
Cons: Leadership, it is a bit messy, and sometimes they do not know what they want to pursue next.
4.0
One of the best companies to work for
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Waterford
July 8, 2025
Pros: Open source, freedom, and room to grow and learn
Cons: You must be self-motivated, and willing to put effort in to improve yourself.
- 4.0Kernel develSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBrnoOctober 21, 2026Pros: Kernel work Good offices AutonomyCons: IBM blue washing; Cost cuttings
- 4.0Good companySenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBarcelonaNovember 13, 2025Pros: Relaxed environment and growth opportunitiesCons: Leadership, it is a bit messy, and sometimes they do not know what they want to pursue next.
- 4.0One of the best companies to work forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeWaterfordJuly 8, 2025Pros: Open source, freedom, and room to grow and learnCons: You must be self-motivated, and willing to put effort in to improve yourself.
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