Software Developer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
For the first onsite interview, I had to finish a written C-Test, which took about 90 minutes. Afterward, two senior engineers asked me some technical questions (C++, Java) and some algorithm questions.
For the second onsite interview, I spoke with one Director of R&D and then a senior engineer. The questions were similar: C++, Java, and linked list problems.
For the third interview, I spoke with their VP of R&D. There were some C++, Java, and algorithm questions, and I was even allowed to answer two questions at home, as I didn't know the answers during the interview.
However, they still did not give me an offer.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Samsung Software Developer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Samsung's interview process for their Software Developer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Samsung's Software Developer interview process in San Jose, California.
Samsung Work Experiences
- 2.0Politics Over Performance, Poor PaySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 28, 2010Pros: 401K match by employer, job stability, cash-rich companyCons: The culture promotes politics more than hard work. Managers control 25% bonus payout, without which salary is not competitive in the market. There is too much control by management to spend office hours past 8 PM. In comparison to the profit Samsung makes, they don't even want to pay for dinner for people staying late. At times, politics based on which company you have worked for earlier destroys the culture and creativity.
- 3.0Easy Work, Limited GrowthSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeNew Delhi, Delhi, IndiaNovember 25, 2025Pros: It was easy and chill work.Cons: Chill work and easy hai, so... but growth acha ho skta hai idhar bhi. People come to switch from here generally.
- 2.0Great Exposure, Terrible Work-lifeSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeNovember 4, 2025Pros: Good international exposure and real-world experience.Cons: Poor work-life balance and low manpower.
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