Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
July 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Telephonic: 1 Hr
- Simple coding challenge for a dice game
Onsite
- 1 Manager + 3 Technical
- 2 system design questions
- One coding challenge
Pros
- HR coordinator was prompt and really helpful
- Was extended an offer next week
- Paternity policy is really generous
Cons
- No signup bonus
- Their equity part of the package is really low
Questions
Dice game.
Two system design and coding questions about word guessing.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Twilio Senior Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Twilio's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral17%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Twilio's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Twilio Work Experiences
1.0
Twilio Execs have gone mad
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 8, 2023
Pros: 1. At last, they realized they need to make a profit. That is good.
Cons: 1. During the layoff, they fired too many good engineers.
2. Top level (VP and above, both in Eng and product) has no clue what they are doing.
3. Product direction is all messed up.
5.0
Love working at Twilio
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 18, 2022
Pros: Great benefits, amazing colleagues. I feel accomplished every day.
Cons: Have to work for long hours sometimes.
5.0
Definitely a fun place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 10, 2022
Pros: I am really glad to be part of Twilio. There is so much effort going on to keep everyone happy.
It's so diverse, inclusive, vibrant, and energetic.
Culture is really nice, great people, awesome tech stack, and a fun place to work for.
Cons: Not sure how folks who went through the acquisition felt about the transition.
- 1.0Twilio Execs have gone madSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2023Pros: 1. At last, they realized they need to make a profit. That is good.Cons: 1. During the layoff, they fired too many good engineers. 2. Top level (VP and above, both in Eng and product) has no clue what they are doing. 3. Product direction is all messed up.
- 5.0Love working at TwilioSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 18, 2022Pros: Great benefits, amazing colleagues. I feel accomplished every day.Cons: Have to work for long hours sometimes.
- 5.0Definitely a fun place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 10, 2022Pros: I am really glad to be part of Twilio. There is so much effort going on to keep everyone happy. It's so diverse, inclusive, vibrant, and energetic. Culture is really nice, great people, awesome tech stack, and a fun place to work for.Cons: Not sure how folks who went through the acquisition felt about the transition.
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