Process
The coding round was a slightly modified LeetCode-style problem. It felt fair overall, but it wasn't a graph problem or a typical Uber-style question, which made it somewhat unexpected. The problem required careful thinking, but it was still approachable and reasonable within the given time.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 131 interview experiences for the Uber Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Uber's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral18%
Negative39%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Uber's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
Uber Work Experiences
3.0
Not the hottest unicorn anymore
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 6, 2021
Pros: Solve the real-life problem instead of selling ads.
Cons: Everyone was fighting for promotion.
Good talents were leaving.
3.0
Good Wlb, Pip Pressure
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
August 19, 2024
Pros: Good WLB.
Easy to promote until L5A.
Cons: There are PIP quotas, so everyone is under pressure.
4.0
Moves fast, sometimes too fast
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
July 23, 2023
Pros: My experience as a software engineer at Uber has been mostly positive. Uber provides high compensation and good benefits, the people are smart and supportive, and there is always work to be done. It is engaging.
Like with many big companies, there is more work to be done than can get done. This is generally a good thing. It helps to stay engaged and to continually grow.
The problem is when things try to move too fast and timelines, quality standards, and boundaries aren't managed correctly. Communicate well, and it's overall a good situation.
Cons: Sometimes projects and initiatives try to move too fast, and it comes at the cost of code quality and incidents. This isn't uncommon, so just try to manage it; that's part of the job anyway.
I personally don't have an issue with the 50% RTO policy and code diff expectations. Some people do.
Just gauge what type of situation you want and make a decision based on the facts.
- 3.0Not the hottest unicorn anymoreSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 6, 2021Pros: Solve the real-life problem instead of selling ads.Cons: Everyone was fighting for promotion. Good talents were leaving.
- 3.0Good Wlb, Pip PressureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 19, 2024Pros: Good WLB. Easy to promote until L5A.Cons: There are PIP quotas, so everyone is under pressure.
- 4.0Moves fast, sometimes too fastSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 23, 2023Pros: My experience as a software engineer at Uber has been mostly positive. Uber provides high compensation and good benefits, the people are smart and supportive, and there is always work to be done. It is engaging. Like with many big companies, there is more work to be done than can get done. This is generally a good thing. It helps to stay engaged and to continually grow. The problem is when things try to move too fast and timelines, quality standards, and boundaries aren't managed correctly. Communicate well, and it's overall a good situation.Cons: Sometimes projects and initiatives try to move too fast, and it comes at the cost of code quality and incidents. This isn't uncommon, so just try to manage it; that's part of the job anyway. I personally don't have an issue with the 50% RTO policy and code diff expectations. Some people do. Just gauge what type of situation you want and make a decision based on the facts.
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