Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
The experience was very smooth. The people who interviewed me were very smart and friendly. The questions they asked were intellectually stimulating, focusing mostly on design and architecture. I had a great time there.
Questions
Design Dropbox.
Design a distributed NoSQL database.
Coding in a circular buffer and readN, and a bunch of other areas.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Salesforce Principal Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Salesforce's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, 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 Salesforce's Principal Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Salesforce Work Experiences
- 5.0The best company I've worked forPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 19, 2021Pros: Great work-life balance. They really invest in their employees and treat them like people, not “resources”. Industry leader in equality and inclusivity. Lot of interesting projects and orgs to keep you interested, and it's also easy to move teams.Cons: They are stingy with their RSUs.
- 4.0Great enterprise software companyPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 29, 2025Pros: Good community, emphasis on volunteering, fun environment.Cons: Slow engineering environment, mired in process overhead.
- 5.0A fantastic company!Principal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 29, 2018Pros: Excellent benefits, great opportunities for career advancement, compelling projects, and cutting-edge technology.Cons: Changing priorities, a challenging codebase, and extensive reliance on "tribal knowledge". Occasionally, it's hard to see how one person's work contributes to the overall company objectives.
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