Backend Developer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
October 1, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
- HR meeting (Provider)
- HackerRank challenge (Provider)
- Technical interview (Provider)
- Manager interview (Provider)
- Technical interview (SoFi)
- Manager interview (SoFi)
My last interview was the worst. The only feedback I received was, "You didn't mention your technical background." How was I supposed to bring up something you hadn't asked me about? I just feel like the manager didn't prepare for the meeting and was just asking random questions with no value to what they wanted to know.
Questions
What was your most ambiguous project?
What was your most critical feedback in a project?
What did you do at position X?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SoFi Backend Developer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SoFi's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SoFi's Backend Developer interview process in San Francisco, California.
SoFi Work Experiences
4.0
Great Engineering Culture, Decent Benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 9, 2025
Pros: - Working on interesting projects.
- Modern codebase.
- Not a lot of legacy code.
- Coworkers are very nice and helpful.
- Unlimited PTO.
- WFH with one day in office.
Cons: Can feel like a startup depending on the team.
No 401K matching.
Benefits are all right.
5.0
Great experience and supportive hiring process!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 5, 2025
Pros: When the initial role I applied for closed, the recruiter took the time to match me with another team for the Software Engineer position and supported me throughout the interview process. I really appreciated that.
Since joining, the team has been fantastic, and I’ve been learning a lot. Everyone’s been welcoming, collaborative, and eager to help.
I’m currently contributing to a new greenfield initiative, which has been an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up.
Overall, a great experience so far!
Cons: Overall good, nothing major to call out.
5.0
Great Culture, Leadership Team, and Good Product
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 5, 2025
Pros: Culture is great - extremely collaborative and nurturing for employees to grow in their careers as software engineers.
Leadership Team is top-notch - highly competent, laser-focused on executing the vision of Sofi being the "AWS of Fintech".
Engineering - Top-notch engineering talent from FAANG companies, lots of growing pains to solve, new product launches, etc.
Cons: Can't think of any at the moment.
- 4.0Great Engineering Culture, Decent BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 9, 2025Pros: - Working on interesting projects. - Modern codebase. - Not a lot of legacy code. - Coworkers are very nice and helpful. - Unlimited PTO. - WFH with one day in office.Cons: Can feel like a startup depending on the team. No 401K matching. Benefits are all right.
- 5.0Great experience and supportive hiring process!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2025Pros: When the initial role I applied for closed, the recruiter took the time to match me with another team for the Software Engineer position and supported me throughout the interview process. I really appreciated that. Since joining, the team has been fantastic, and I’ve been learning a lot. Everyone’s been welcoming, collaborative, and eager to help. I’m currently contributing to a new greenfield initiative, which has been an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up. Overall, a great experience so far!Cons: Overall good, nothing major to call out.
- 5.0Great Culture, Leadership Team, and Good ProductSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2025Pros: Culture is great - extremely collaborative and nurturing for employees to grow in their careers as software engineers. Leadership Team is top-notch - highly competent, laser-focused on executing the vision of Sofi being the "AWS of Fintech". Engineering - Top-notch engineering talent from FAANG companies, lots of growing pains to solve, new product launches, etc.Cons: Can't think of any at the moment.
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