Process
I met the recruiter at the college career fair and heard back one week. The recruiter is really nice and friendly. The interviewer sounded like in a rush. Phone interview and the question is pretty easy. Overall, the interview process is positive.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 53 interview experiences for the Redfin Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Redfin's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral17%
Negative28%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Redfin's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Redfin Work Experiences
4.0
thoughtful but overly cautious leadership
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, WA
November 12, 2025
Pros: Leaders seem to care.
Cons: The acquiring company, Rocket, leadership seems to have taken a lot of control from Redfin leadership, which comes with Rocket's big corporate mentality.
3.0
Less attractive engineering culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, WA
January 22, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance;
customer-facing features
Cons: frequently shifted priorities across the engineering and product departments
3.0
Better than some
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, WA
January 6, 2025
Pros: Good WLB and the people are nice.
Cons: Overworked and it seems like we prioritize KTLO more than feature development.
- 4.0thoughtful but overly cautious leadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, WANovember 12, 2025Pros: Leaders seem to care.Cons: The acquiring company, Rocket, leadership seems to have taken a lot of control from Redfin leadership, which comes with Rocket's big corporate mentality.
- 3.0Less attractive engineering cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, WAJanuary 22, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance; customer-facing featuresCons: frequently shifted priorities across the engineering and product departments
- 3.0Better than someSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, WAJanuary 6, 2025Pros: Good WLB and the people are nice.Cons: Overworked and it seems like we prioritize KTLO more than feature development.
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