Process
The hiring process was straightforward: HR communication, then a screening phone interview, then an on-site interview.
The screening phone interview consisted of common interview questions, basic web development questions, and also included some collaborative coding and design questions in a Google Doc.
The on-site interview expanded further, with 4-5 technical interviews in a row. They consisted of architecture design, code exercises, database questions, common interview questions, and other whiteboard-based questions. It was a very thorough process where they really tested your knowledge and ability to work with them on solving problems.
If a person preps just by going through CTCI, they are going to have a very hard time with this interview process, as standard questions aren't as focused.
Questions
None of the questions were super difficult, as long as a person understands core web development concepts and can problem-solve. Most of them were open-ended questions, really focused on the thought process and iteration.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Udemy Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Udemy's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Udemy's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Udemy Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Colleagues, Not For IdealistsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIstanbul, TurkeyOctober 12, 2025Pros: You can find good colleagues.Cons: Probably you will not find anything if you are an idealist.
- 5.0Supportive, knowledgeable management and a cheerful environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 17, 2015Pros: I love working at Udemy! For the onboarding process, the whole staff makes you feel welcome, and people went out of their way to tell me about their departments. My manager is very thoughtful and knowledgeable, and maintains an open dialogue regarding architectural choices and work division. I feel supported and inspired to succeed, and I receive constant feedback about my progress. The culture is similarly open, and there is a team that plans events and parties often. Everyone sits together in the kitchen for lunch. I feel lucky to be at Udemy!Cons: The compensation is less competitive than other similarly-sized startups, and the salary structure is not open to negotiation.
- 1.0Terrible management and compensation in Ankara officeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAnkara, Ankara, TurkeyOctober 23, 2021Pros: - Excellent colleagues (except management and HR) - If you're lucky enough, some projects are exciting - Work-life balance is not terrible - International companyCons: This company hired the best engineers in the city, and now they are being treated like pawns. Compensation is bad and becoming worse each day. They don't even care about the enormous inflation rate in Turkey and pay salaries in Turkish Lira. When it comes to advertisements, they say, "We're a Silicon Valley company," but their compensation is no different than tiny little startups in Turkey. Most people just got 0-10% salary increases, while the Turkish Lira devalued against all other currencies by over 30% in 6 months. Multiple times a day, we're looking at currency rates and see that our purchasing power is melting continuously. This is incredibly sad, and management is playing dumb to this. People are working hard but are punished all the time for their work. Management is not capable of understanding the real issues inside teams. They are just applying the orders from upper management and cannot solve a single issue. Lots of talented engineers are angry, upset, and demotivated because of bad management, but they don't even accept their faults. A lot of talented engineers have left the company, and more are to come.
