Process
At first, it's a phone interview asking some basic questions about RTL design and basic digital circuits.
Then it's a virtual on-site interview including technical questions and behavioral questions.
Also, the interview covered some projects I have worked on.
Questions
Basic RTL design questions and digital circuits questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the SambaNova Hardware Engineer role.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
SambaNova's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral20%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SambaNova's Hardware Engineer interview process.
SambaNova Work Experiences
5.0
Intelligent team, but limited career growth opportunities
Hardware Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, CA
August 13, 2026
Pros: A very intelligent team that is best in class.
Cons: Poor long-term career growth structuring
3.0
Engaging AI work but hardware viability is questionable
Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, CA
May 30, 2026
Pros: Very fun and topical skill building to work on applied AI.
Cons: The viability of a fundamental hardware product to compete with NVIDIA is low.
5.0
Great leadership, but pay needs improvement
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, CA
September 17, 2026
Pros: Great leadership and a clear vision
Cons: Pay is not good compared to others, and there is no liquidity.
- 5.0Intelligent team, but limited career growth opportunitiesHardware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, CAAugust 13, 2026Pros: A very intelligent team that is best in class.Cons: Poor long-term career growth structuring
- 3.0Engaging AI work but hardware viability is questionableEngineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, CAMay 30, 2026Pros: Very fun and topical skill building to work on applied AI.Cons: The viability of a fundamental hardware product to compete with NVIDIA is low.
- 5.0Great leadership, but pay needs improvementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, CASeptember 17, 2026Pros: Great leadership and a clear visionCons: Pay is not good compared to others, and there is no liquidity.
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