Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks.
After application, we scheduled an interview after 20 days, and in the process, we talked over my resume and asked a lot about the details about one of my research projects and internship. Then, I was given a coding question and I tried to solve it.
Questions
Could you give an introduction to one of your research projects? Including the method you used, obstacles you had, and how you solved them.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SambaNova Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
SambaNova's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SambaNova's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
SambaNova Work Experiences
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