Process
Recruiter call, one phone screen, and four virtual interviews spread across a couple of days.
The interviews were very unprofessional. Interviewers kept mentioning previous companies they worked for, as if they were trying to sell me on those companies rather than SoFi.
The culture feels toxic, and there doesn’t seem to be any organization.
Some of the managers couldn’t discuss the technical aspects of the product, focusing instead on politics and team organization.
It seems like they are going through another reorg.
I don’t feel like engineers are valued at SoFi. They are definitely more product-focused, but not in a good way.
Questions
How would you design a fraud detection system? (model and system design)
You have 3 boxes of marbles. The question is: Boxes contain either all red, all blue, or red and blue marbles. The boxes are labeled incorrectly. How would you determine which box has which colored marbles?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the SoFi Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
SoFi's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for SoFi's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
SoFi Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Pay, Racist ManagementSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 29, 2024Pros: - Good pay - Good benefits - Friendly environmentCons: - Racists - Chaotic management
- 3.0Time Tarnishes All: Starting Off, Things Were GREAT! Unfortunately, That ChangedSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeCottonwood Heights, Utah, United StatesSeptember 28, 2023Pros: • Continuously updating their tech stacks to stay competitive. • Their products are well-maintained and secure. • Their coding standards and best practices are revised regularly. • Great benefits.Cons: • Very easy to burn out here. • I was approaching burnout, so I brought it up to my manager. I told them I was fried and really needed help, and then… nothing. I brought it up again, and… nothing. Eventually, I was written up for underperforming. I don't quite understand how it worked out that way. • Communication. • Management's attention on their team is generally poor. Instead, they focus on keeping their manager(s) happy. Basically, it's backwards.
- 5.0Great career opportunitiesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHelena, Montana, United StatesJanuary 21, 2022Pros: Working with your manager and team, you can develop a promotion plan and work to develop your skills and abilities. Fun office perks like catered lunches, foosball, ping-pong, and a fully stocked kitchen. Super collaborative coworkers.Cons: Can be high stress, may be asked to work on the weekends depending on urgency. Software requirements can change quickly based on legislation or industry standards.
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