Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
February 1, 2017
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interviewer was of East Asian origin, and I couldn't understand his accent. I managed to finish the coding part without any problem but struggled a lot trying to understand his questions.
Questions
How can I answer if I can't understand the question?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Uber Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Uber's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive11%
Neutral33%
Negative56%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Uber's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Uber Work Experiences
4.0
Good choice for a 2nd-tier tech company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 11, 2020
Pros: People are nice in most teams. Some projects are interesting and have learning value for engineers.
Cons: Management levels shift pretty often. Three layoffs occurred after the IPO, partially due to COVID.
3.0
Fast Learning Amidst Instability
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 10, 2020
Pros: Learn new staff and grow really fast.
Cons: The company is not stable due to layoffs. Some organizations are cut off.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 26, 2019
Pros: - Engineering best practices
- Mentors
- Positive & Friendly co-workers
- High compensation / salary
- Beautiful campus
- Healthy food & snacks
- Uber / Uber Eats credits
- Flexible work hours - you choose what times to be in the office
Cons: I can't see any at the moment.
- 4.0Good choice for a 2nd-tier tech companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 11, 2020Pros: People are nice in most teams. Some projects are interesting and have learning value for engineers.Cons: Management levels shift pretty often. Three layoffs occurred after the IPO, partially due to COVID.
- 3.0Fast Learning Amidst InstabilitySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 10, 2020Pros: Learn new staff and grow really fast.Cons: The company is not stable due to layoffs. Some organizations are cut off.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 26, 2019Pros: - Engineering best practices - Mentors - Positive & Friendly co-workers - High compensation / salary - Beautiful campus - Healthy food & snacks - Uber / Uber Eats credits - Flexible work hours - you choose what times to be in the officeCons: I can't see any at the moment.
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