Junior Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
Online assessment, short screening with recruiter, and 3 hour interview with hiring manager (behavioral questions), project interview (explaining and going through a React app), and coding interview (not LeetCode, more like solving a math problem in code)
While I didn't get an offer, everyone was nice and the recruiter was very helpful and friendly throughout the process.
Questions
If you had two job offers, what would make you choose one over the other?
Code a principal interest calculator.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Upstart Junior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Upstart's interview process for their Junior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Upstart's Junior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Upstart Work Experiences
- 4.0Weird Limbo as Macro ImprovesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeColumbus, OhioJune 18, 2023Pros: - Great comp outside of CA - Opportunities for folks willing to step upCons: - Weird Kotlin/Ruby elitism wars - Constant re-orgs - Tech org teams do not seem well coordinated
- 2.0Not greatSenior Quality Analyst • Former EmployeeColumbus, OhioDecember 2, 2024Pros: Great people, can choose your own hours you work.Cons: Bad management, no growth opportunities, and you feel more like a number than a person.
- 5.0Upstart 2.0Software Engineer • Current EmployeeColumbus, OhioJuly 11, 2023Pros: After upsetting setbacks and reductions in force, we seem to be trending back the right direction and our priorities are aligned. Work/life balance remained unaffected and is outstanding. Opportunities for growth are all over.Cons: We might still be trying to bite off more than we can chew with all the things we want to get done.
