Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
January 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Depending on the level, the scope and depth of knowledge will be thoroughly tested.
Expect to be asked to write production-quality code for some sort of Uber innovation.
Everyone is super-friendly and willing to challenge your cherished first ideas. Don't be afraid to push back.
Ask clarifying questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 34 interview experiences for the Uber Senior Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Uber's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive41%
Neutral18%
Negative41%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Uber's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Uber Work Experiences
4.0
Great engineering org
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 6, 2020
Pros: Fast-paced, great engineers, stimulating product.
Cons: Reckless upper management, with very poor cultural values.
4.0
Growth But Pay Plateau
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 23, 2020
Pros: Interesting projects and career growth opportunities
Cons: Compensation drops after 4 years.
3.0
Panic-driven development
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 24, 2017
Pros: Good company to be at. Smart people, bright ideas, great vision. Truly enjoyed working with the people from all layers (eng, design, PMs, analysts, etc.).
Cons: Nervous and "toestepping" environment: people spend too much time on showing off in front of the management instead of doing real work. Too much of a career focus: your teammates can step on your head if you fall down :)
- 4.0Great engineering orgSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 6, 2020Pros: Fast-paced, great engineers, stimulating product.Cons: Reckless upper management, with very poor cultural values.
- 4.0Growth But Pay PlateauSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 23, 2020Pros: Interesting projects and career growth opportunitiesCons: Compensation drops after 4 years.
- 3.0Panic-driven developmentSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 24, 2017Pros: Good company to be at. Smart people, bright ideas, great vision. Truly enjoyed working with the people from all layers (eng, design, PMs, analysts, etc.).Cons: Nervous and "toestepping" environment: people spend too much time on showing off in front of the management instead of doing real work. Too much of a career focus: your teammates can step on your head if you fall down :)
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