Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
August 1, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The initial meeting with the recruiter and hiring manager was reasonable.
The technical screen that followed was a complete mess.
The interviewer was late, didn't know who I was, didn't know what the role entailed, and was generally disengaged. At one point, the interviewer stated outright: "I'm going to stop speaking with you."
Afterward, the recruiter ghosted me when I requested constructive feedback.
Questions
Given frontend APIs, a DB, a schema, and an event capture system, design an end-to-end recommendation system. This includes ingestion, indexing, and personalization.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rippling Software Engineering Manager role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rippling's interview process for their Software Engineering Manager roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rippling's Software Engineering Manager interview process in San Francisco, California.
Rippling Work Experiences
5.0
Very engaging, nice people
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 27, 2025
Pros: The company is doing great and winning on all fronts. People are great. Salary is competitive. Work is super engaging.
Cons: Things move fast and break more than in other places, but are very engaging.
5.0
Fast-growing company with a well-tested, recession-proof business model
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 11, 2024
Pros: Very positive financial future.
Great work-life balance (for my team specifically). I also report to a very empathetic and competent VP.
Parker is a visionary, proactive, and approachable leader. He also seems to have learned a lot from his past experiences (both successes and failures, such as Zenefits).
Cons: Culture is not consistent across teams. Depending on which team you join, you might have an amazing time or a terrible time.
Work-life balance also varies significantly across teams.
5.0
Fast-paced, fun, challenging, and a place to grow
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 9, 2024
Pros: This is a rocket ship. Everything is growing, and there is lots to do. The products are exciting and used by customers, and progress is visible month over month (and sometimes daily). The company is tight, seems smaller than it is, and is rowing in the same direction.
I truly believe this is a company to join and grow together with.
Cons: This is a rocket ship. Not everything is polished, documented, and makes complete sense, but that's okay. Everyone is well-intentioned, and things eventually click in and everything moves forward. This growth pain is a part of a high-growth start-up.
- 5.0Very engaging, nice peopleSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 27, 2025Pros: The company is doing great and winning on all fronts. People are great. Salary is competitive. Work is super engaging.Cons: Things move fast and break more than in other places, but are very engaging.
- 5.0Fast-growing company with a well-tested, recession-proof business modelSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 11, 2024Pros: Very positive financial future. Great work-life balance (for my team specifically). I also report to a very empathetic and competent VP. Parker is a visionary, proactive, and approachable leader. He also seems to have learned a lot from his past experiences (both successes and failures, such as Zenefits).Cons: Culture is not consistent across teams. Depending on which team you join, you might have an amazing time or a terrible time. Work-life balance also varies significantly across teams.
- 5.0Fast-paced, fun, challenging, and a place to growSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 9, 2024Pros: This is a rocket ship. Everything is growing, and there is lots to do. The products are exciting and used by customers, and progress is visible month over month (and sometimes daily). The company is tight, seems smaller than it is, and is rowing in the same direction. I truly believe this is a company to join and grow together with.Cons: This is a rocket ship. Not everything is polished, documented, and makes complete sense, but that's okay. Everyone is well-intentioned, and things eventually click in and everything moves forward. This growth pain is a part of a high-growth start-up.
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