Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
March 1, 2016
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Process
Typical technical interview.
Consists of:
- Two phone screens.
- Five hours on-site.
Candidates are asked to build a working app within a given time limit and discuss higher-level architecture problems.
Questions
What features would you add to Uber?
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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
5.0
A great place to work, with colleagues who will push you to do your best work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 31, 2014
Pros: I am still surprised how much impact I get to add to Uber and its mission to reinvent the workforce of today with technology. Right now, it's transportation, and I'm extremely proud of our values in delivering the absolute best transport with the best service and software.
The engineering culture is fantastic. It's very meticulous in design and architecture and an absolute execution machine when it comes to pulling things together. There's no place else I'd rather be right now.
Cons: It is tough seeing the PR of the company portrayed in the media swinging from good to bad constantly. Once the company matures a little in the market, it will make it all the more sweeter.
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.
5.0
An awesome company that pushes you to be your best every day
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 28, 2014
Pros: Working at Uber has been awesome. It's a fast-paced environment where you're always on your toes to learn new things and implement the latest tech.
There's so much going on behind the scenes at Uber that your opportunities are endless. Oh, and there's working for a company where every new startup seems to be an "Uber" for something. It's exhilarating to be a part of this thing!
Cons: The insane growth comes with its downsides: Uber is no longer a scrappy startup where everybody knows everybody and you're all at least aware of what others are working on. Nowadays, it's taken on a bit more of a "corporate" feel with levels of management and computer policies. Uber has handled it pretty well, but it's a bit of a whirlwind to go from one to the other.
- 5.0A great place to work, with colleagues who will push you to do your best workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 31, 2014Pros: I am still surprised how much impact I get to add to Uber and its mission to reinvent the workforce of today with technology. Right now, it's transportation, and I'm extremely proud of our values in delivering the absolute best transport with the best service and software. The engineering culture is fantastic. It's very meticulous in design and architecture and an absolute execution machine when it comes to pulling things together. There's no place else I'd rather be right now.Cons: It is tough seeing the PR of the company portrayed in the media swinging from good to bad constantly. Once the company matures a little in the market, it will make it all the more sweeter.
- 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.
- 5.0An awesome company that pushes you to be your best every daySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 28, 2014Pros: Working at Uber has been awesome. It's a fast-paced environment where you're always on your toes to learn new things and implement the latest tech. There's so much going on behind the scenes at Uber that your opportunities are endless. Oh, and there's working for a company where every new startup seems to be an "Uber" for something. It's exhilarating to be a part of this thing!Cons: The insane growth comes with its downsides: Uber is no longer a scrappy startup where everybody knows everybody and you're all at least aware of what others are working on. Nowadays, it's taken on a bit more of a "corporate" feel with levels of management and computer policies. Uber has handled it pretty well, but it's a bit of a whirlwind to go from one to the other.
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