Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Santa Barbara, California
Process
I've done hundreds of interviews over a decade, and Reddit stands out as the most thoughtful interview experience I've had.
It was clear from the questions they asked and the way our conversations went that they cared more about figuring out how I worked and less about getting to the right answer.
Questions
Design an algorithm to locate a retail location in an optimal position relative to our users.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Reddit Senior Software Engineer role in Santa Barbara, California.
Success Rate
Reddit's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Santa Barbara, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Reddit's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Santa Barbara, California.
Reddit Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 14, 2025Pros: Great product, good people, great vibe.Cons: Promotions vary by org. Some are great, others very stingy.
- 3.0Going downhill to work forSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 31, 2025Pros: Good vision, strong desire to do right by Reddit users, seemingly strong company financials.Cons: Ads management/leadership is a mess. There's too much focus on revenue per head, losing focus on "remember the human," and ruthlessly cutting costs. One manager change is all it takes to go from good to bad.
- 5.0Great Culture, Tough Entry LevelsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 14, 2022Pros: Flexible schedule and good work cultureCons: Need experience. Entry levels are slim to none.
Reddit Interview Questions
