Process
A manager called me and then asked about my experience with Python. I pointed out that I have no experience with Python and my resume says so.
In disbelief, he ranted about why I've never used Python in depth before.
Then he asked me a few easy Java questions that I could answer.
When asked about the culture, he spent five minutes talking about some rockstar I didn't really care about.
He said the next step is a coding assessment and that they work really hard there. He mentioned I could even schedule it at 6 AM on a Sunday. After that, I got the sense that I didn't want to work for this guy. I declined to move forward in the process.
Questions
If you don't put public or private in front of a variable in Java, what is its accessibility?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Splunk Platform Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Splunk's interview process for their Platform Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Splunk's Platform Engineer interview process in United States.
Splunk Work Experiences
- 5.0Great stable placeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 27, 2021Pros: Lots of challenges, well compensated.Cons: Priorities tend to change rapidly.
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- 5.0Exciting Work, Unclear DirectionBackend Software Engineer • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 18, 2025Pros: - Exciting work - Modern tech stackCons: Lack of clear direction after Cisco acquisition.
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