Process
The process was as follows:
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Programming Test (2 problems)
- Simple implementation problems.
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Technical Interview (choosing 1 of 3 questions)
- Definitions of some concepts in Operating System, Database, or Machine Learning.
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Executive Interview (minor questions)
Questions
Simple Algorithm Problems
Definitions of some concepts in Operating Systems
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 34 interview experiences for the Samsung Software Engineer role in South Korea.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Samsung's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in South Korea is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral44%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Samsung's Software Engineer interview process in South Korea.
Samsung Work Experiences
3.0
Great People and Work-Life Balance, But Limited Career Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Ridgefield, New Jersey, United States
June 22, 2025
Pros: Friendly and supportive colleagues. The team culture is generally collaborative, and people are easy to work with.
Flexible working hours that promote a healthy work-life balance. Management is generally understanding about personal schedules.
Cons: Limited opportunities for career advancement.
The organization feels a bit flat, and there isn’t a clear path for professional growth or internal mobility.
1.0
Good For Freshers, Awful Hr
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
April 4, 2021
Pros: Good for freshers.
Have an internal coding ground.
Cons: HR is too lazy.
Have no extracurricular activities facilities.
Lowest increment in town.
5.0
Great Balance, Vision Lacking
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seoul, Seoul Special City, South Korea
May 12, 2022
Pros: - work & life balance
- diversity
Cons: - Core value or vision (in terms of software engineer)
- Profit sharing
- 3.0Great People and Work-Life Balance, But Limited Career GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRidgefield, New Jersey, United StatesJune 22, 2025Pros: Friendly and supportive colleagues. The team culture is generally collaborative, and people are easy to work with. Flexible working hours that promote a healthy work-life balance. Management is generally understanding about personal schedules.Cons: Limited opportunities for career advancement. The organization feels a bit flat, and there isn’t a clear path for professional growth or internal mobility.
- 1.0Good For Freshers, Awful HrSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDhaka, Dhaka Division, BangladeshApril 4, 2021Pros: Good for freshers. Have an internal coding ground.Cons: HR is too lazy. Have no extracurricular activities facilities. Lowest increment in town.
- 5.0Great Balance, Vision LackingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeoul, Seoul Special City, South KoreaMay 12, 2022Pros: - work & life balance - diversityCons: - Core value or vision (in terms of software engineer) - Profit sharing
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