Software Engineer II Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
May 17, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process is quite long and takes around 3.5 - 4 weeks. You need to be perfect in all rounds.
- Recruiter
- Hiring Manager
- Take-home (if you qualify, then you will be sent to the next rounds)
- Four technical rounds:
- 2 Algos
- 1 Concurrency
- Take-home review
Questions
LC hard questions:
A concurrency round based on using interfaces and implementing threading concepts.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rubrik Software Engineer II role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rubrik's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rubrik's Software Engineer II interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Rubrik Work Experiences
3.0
Good People, Bad Culture
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 15, 2024
Pros: - Ownership
- Great people
Cons: - Work culture
- Management
4.0
Bold Mission with Engaged Leadership
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
September 21, 2025
Pros: - High focus on the mission of recovery for any data loss.
- Stellar Sales team and Product support teams.
- Initial GTM (go-to-market) product was great.
- Very good compensation for entry-level engineers in India, which attracts good talent.
Cons: The company needs more very good mid-level experience, 8 to 15 years, that brings in experience as well as energy.
The number of top-level ICs is good, which brings in experience, and the entry levels are very good, which brings in energy; more of a blend of both is good.
4.0
Solid place for growth and learning.
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
September 20, 2025
Pros: Great learning opportunities and supportive colleagues.
Cons: The fast pace can be stressful at times.
- 3.0Good People, Bad CultureSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 15, 2024Pros: - Ownership - Great peopleCons: - Work culture - Management
- 4.0Bold Mission with Engaged LeadershipSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 21, 2025Pros: - High focus on the mission of recovery for any data loss. - Stellar Sales team and Product support teams. - Initial GTM (go-to-market) product was great. - Very good compensation for entry-level engineers in India, which attracts good talent.Cons: The company needs more very good mid-level experience, 8 to 15 years, that brings in experience as well as energy. The number of top-level ICs is good, which brings in experience, and the entry levels are very good, which brings in energy; more of a blend of both is good.
- 4.0Solid place for growth and learning.Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 20, 2025Pros: Great learning opportunities and supportive colleagues.Cons: The fast pace can be stressful at times.
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