Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Germany
August 21, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview was a waste of time. I applied for the Principal SE Remote position through their website, but during the interview, we were discussing a different position: Senior SE role in Warsaw, Poland, with relocation.
Questions
Are you willing to relocate to Warsaw?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Snowflake Principal Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Snowflake's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Snowflake's Principal Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
Snowflake Work Experiences
2.0
Not what it was
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 28, 2025
Pros: Great co-workers, interesting problems to solve.
Cons: Company has lost its soul. Leadership has been taken over by low-vision bean counters who see PIP culture as the best way to demonstrate their values.
5.0
A great place to grow
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
February 24, 2021
Pros: - Management is trying to help.
- People live the "make each other the best" value.
- Criticism is generally welcomed, and people are consensus-oriented.
Cons: The company still has some growth pains.
5.0
Fun place to work on meaningful things
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
May 3, 2024
Pros: Great people to work with. The company is big enough to have good compensation, but it's still shipping new things and is a bit scrappy.
Cons: The development environment is problematic, but getting better.
- 2.0Not what it wasPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 28, 2025Pros: Great co-workers, interesting problems to solve.Cons: Company has lost its soul. Leadership has been taken over by low-vision bean counters who see PIP culture as the best way to demonstrate their values.
- 5.0A great place to growPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesFebruary 24, 2021Pros: - Management is trying to help. - People live the "make each other the best" value. - Criticism is generally welcomed, and people are consensus-oriented.Cons: The company still has some growth pains.
- 5.0Fun place to work on meaningful thingsPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesMay 3, 2024Pros: Great people to work with. The company is big enough to have good compensation, but it's still shipping new things and is a bit scrappy.Cons: The development environment is problematic, but getting better.
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