Process
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Phone interview which had coding questions including resume projects. Project discussion followed by OS concepts, embedded questions, leetcode questions. Lasted for about an hour. Recruiter reached out to me in the next few days.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SambaNova Software Engineering Intern role.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
SambaNova's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SambaNova's Software Engineering Intern interview process.
SambaNova Work Experiences
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.
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
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 5.0Intelligent 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
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