Process
2-hour long interview.
The first half was with the hiring manager, using the STAR method for behavioral questions (e.g., "Why HD?").
The second half was technical with a Software Engineer.
Doable and collaborative. It felt more like a brainstorming session rather than an interrogation.
Questions
Chose front-end React-based interview via Codepad.io.
Difference between forEach, filter, and map.
Name examples of truthy and falsy values.
Last question was situational: "You're given a codebase that's 10,000+ lines of code and you have to familiarize yourself. Engineers are busy. What steps would you take?"
Build a countdown timer that takes in user input and has a reset feature.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 59 interview experiences for the The Home Depot Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
The Home Depot's interview process for their 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 very good feelings for The Home Depot's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
The Home Depot Work Experiences
- 5.0Loved The Great EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 23, 2020Pros: Great environment to work in.Cons: None that I can think of
- 4.0Great company with good benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesJanuary 12, 2022Pros: Offers Remote Positions for EngineeringCons: Promotions can take longer to reach depending on the team that you are on.
- 5.0Most amazing company everSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 17, 2024Pros: Great benefits, WLB, and great people. Surprisingly tech-oriented. Great management.Cons: Sometimes a bit boring, with no challenges, and not super innovative at times.
