Software Engineer - Web Applications Interview Experience - Los Gatos, California
March 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Recently, I went through the hiring process at Roku for their Web Applications team. I must say this has been one of the most pleasant interview experiences I've had in the tech industry.
My recruiter was very nice, constantly communicated with me, and always gave me prompt updates every step of the way; she was awesome.
Here are the steps I went through during my interview process:
- Had an initial phone screen with the recruiter where we discussed my most recent projects and relevant skills for the position.
- I was scheduled a phone screen with the Hiring Manager, who was also a really great person. Our phone call consisted of a high-level explanation of my current work and more information on what the role would entail.
- Was invited for an on-site interview where I first had a brief chat with the recruiter (I also received a free Roku as a gift, which was awesome) and then had a 1:1 interview with a Senior Engineer and the Hiring Manager. Both rounds were roughly 45 minutes each.
- Got invited for one more on-site interview a couple of days after my initial on-site to have a final 1:1 interview with another Senior Engineer.
- Received and accepted an offer.
Questions
Signed an NDA, but generally have a good vanilla JavaScript foundation.
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The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Roku Software Engineer - Web Applications role in Los Gatos, California.
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Roku's interview process for their Software Engineer - Web Applications roles in Los Gatos, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Roku's Software Engineer - Web Applications interview process in Los Gatos, California.
Roku Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Gatos, California, United States
April 21, 2016
Pros: Lots of great people and interesting problems to solve.
Cons: The company is growing a lot, so it can be a little chaotic at times.
3.0
Bad Mojo Company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Gatos, California, United States
March 25, 2021
Pros: Free lunches, stock IPO, cool product.
Cons: Really negative culture, unfair HR policies like so-called unlimited PTO, and a highly competitive environment to the point of obstructing true team spirit. There are little chances for advancement because they box you in. They only have Sr. Software Engineers and then Directors and VPs, so there's no logical career path for people who don't want a management path.
1.0
A handful of chosen few control everything, even your thoughts
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Gatos, California, United States
March 6, 2018
Pros: Some of the best and easygoing coworkers.
A handful of talented people.
Cons: The worst top management ever.
Instead of setting goals and expectations for employees, the mafia-style management relies on spying and back door dirty tricks. Sometimes I feel like I am being watched by the KGB.
Watch out for the people in your meeting who are not part of your regular team. If they are taking notes, they are taking notes on you and your team members for the upper management. Watch out for that nice Asian lady.
One of the senior software directors has so many complaints against him, but HR doesn't do a thing. It sure seems like he might be suffering from some sort of mental disorder. Watch out for his mood swings. He displays some really creepy and weird behavior in meetings.
Meetings with the CEO and Q&A for new employees are 100% staged. There is zero chance of promotion and career advancement.
Very dysfunctional and unprofessional top management. Very unprofessional behavior by the executive team in team meetings.
Many talented and bright people are routinely let go just because they dare to voice their concerns or suggest doing things more efficiently. This is the first company I have come across where people lose their jobs despite the fact they are doing a great job.
Diluted stocks.
* No 401K matching.
* No raises.
* Health-care plans are expensive.
I see Roku going down the drain, the same way as GoPro.
Unlimited vacations, but don't worry, you won't have time to take time off.
Just say no, unless you are in danger of dying hungry.
- 5.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesApril 21, 2016Pros: Lots of great people and interesting problems to solve.Cons: The company is growing a lot, so it can be a little chaotic at times.
- 3.0Bad Mojo CompanySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesMarch 25, 2021Pros: Free lunches, stock IPO, cool product.Cons: Really negative culture, unfair HR policies like so-called unlimited PTO, and a highly competitive environment to the point of obstructing true team spirit. There are little chances for advancement because they box you in. They only have Sr. Software Engineers and then Directors and VPs, so there's no logical career path for people who don't want a management path.
- 1.0A handful of chosen few control everything, even your thoughtsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesMarch 6, 2018Pros: Some of the best and easygoing coworkers. A handful of talented people.Cons: The worst top management ever. Instead of setting goals and expectations for employees, the mafia-style management relies on spying and back door dirty tricks. Sometimes I feel like I am being watched by the KGB. Watch out for the people in your meeting who are not part of your regular team. If they are taking notes, they are taking notes on you and your team members for the upper management. Watch out for that nice Asian lady. One of the senior software directors has so many complaints against him, but HR doesn't do a thing. It sure seems like he might be suffering from some sort of mental disorder. Watch out for his mood swings. He displays some really creepy and weird behavior in meetings. Meetings with the CEO and Q&A for new employees are 100% staged. There is zero chance of promotion and career advancement. Very dysfunctional and unprofessional top management. Very unprofessional behavior by the executive team in team meetings. Many talented and bright people are routinely let go just because they dare to voice their concerns or suggest doing things more efficiently. This is the first company I have come across where people lose their jobs despite the fact they are doing a great job. Diluted stocks. * No 401K matching. * No raises. * Health-care plans are expensive. I see Roku going down the drain, the same way as GoPro. Unlimited vacations, but don't worry, you won't have time to take time off. Just say no, unless you are in danger of dying hungry.
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