Software Developer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
December 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The process was fun and included a technical assessment. I passed the assessment and then had an onsite interview. At this point, an external influence caused me not to take the position.
Questions
If you were falling behind on a project, how would you communicate that?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Samsara Software Developer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Samsara's interview process for their Software Developer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Samsara's Software Developer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Samsara Work Experiences
3.0
Unfortunate scheduling issue despite initial interest
Software Developer • Former Employee
April 18, 2025
Pros: Clear communication during the initial application stage. The process started off organized and professional.
The team seemed genuinely interested in candidates' backgrounds.
Cons: Interview was scheduled but later canceled due to the position being filled.
No opportunity to proceed with the process despite prior commitment.
This could have been avoided with better planning.
4.0
Good Culture, Food, Okay
Software Developer • Current Employee
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
September 7, 2025
Pros: Very good working culture and food.
Cons: It's not that bad, kind of better.
3.0
Good Pay, Tough Timelines
Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 7, 2025
Pros: Responsibilities and pay are good.
Cons: Unrealistic timelines and shifting culture
- 3.0Unfortunate scheduling issue despite initial interestSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeApril 18, 2025Pros: Clear communication during the initial application stage. The process started off organized and professional. The team seemed genuinely interested in candidates' backgrounds.Cons: Interview was scheduled but later canceled due to the position being filled. No opportunity to proceed with the process despite prior commitment. This could have been avoided with better planning.
- 4.0Good Culture, Food, OkaySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeNoida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaSeptember 7, 2025Pros: Very good working culture and food.Cons: It's not that bad, kind of better.
- 3.0Good Pay, Tough TimelinesEngineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 7, 2025Pros: Responsibilities and pay are good.Cons: Unrealistic timelines and shifting culture
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