Process
A recruiting firm applied on my behalf. The interview was quickly scheduled. Their recruiter was responsive, and the process was smooth.
The first round (coding) didn't go well for me, but the interviewer probably considered my experience and sent me to the second round (design). The interviewer was great and gave ample hints.
The design round was horrible. The main interviewer was shadowing someone who was obviously not qualified to take design rounds for senior folks. He kept interrupting me throughout the interview. The design problem was very rudimentary for a 7-8 year experience candidate, and the interviewer even failed to ask good questions on reliability, etc. Uber rejected me after this round, and I wasn't surprised.
I'm still unable to understand the logic behind using unqualified interviewers for senior folks. It felt disrespectful to me.
Questions
Coding round: Evaluate prefix expression.
Design round: Design a shopping site (only product listings and search).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 22 interview experiences for the Uber Senior Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
Uber's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Uber's Senior Software Engineer interview process in India.
Uber Work Experiences
- 2.0A Shell of Its Former SelfSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 30, 2025Pros: It is a paycheck.Cons: Leadership is downright hostile to employees. Instead of spending the money to just do the layoffs they desire so badly, they instead choose to tighten the screws on employees in hopes to force attrition. Most of the strong developers and leaders have already left; the only ones left are the unemployable. Leadership will harshly review individual contributors, but that is a one-way street. There is no accountability for poor decision-making and poor leadership. They actively operate upon and communicate fear tactics to intimidate employees. Leadership fumbles high-level strategy yet still gets sky-high compensation, while the people actively making strong forward progress are mostly ignored. Fiefdoms and silos constantly battle; the only ones who get promoted are the ones who kiss up to leadership the best. Success is no longer results-driven.
- 5.0I've worked in the tech industry for 9 years, and this is the best company I've ever worked forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2014Pros: Uber is flexible, accommodating, influential, and filled with incredibly motivated and intelligent people. As far as benefits go, it is encouraged to move around the company to different teams to find your fit. There is flexibility to explore what moves you, time-off is unlimited, and everyone is encouraging to help you find happiness.Cons: We are disruptive to the point where sometimes you have to avoid talking about your career.
- 5.0Make a differenceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 10, 2018Pros: An opportunity to work with intelligent and friendly employees and the ability to make an impact in the real world.Cons: The negative press associated with the company feels a bit harsh. We need to do a better job at communicating the good things happening here.
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