Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
February 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
One 1-hour coding challenge, one technical phone screen, and 4.5 hour onsite. Onsite had 2 system design questions, 2 algo, and 1 probability question. Onsite questions weren't too bad but technical phone screen was pretty difficult. Everyone is very friendly and professional.
Questions
The topic is Maximum Subarray.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Upstart Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Upstart's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Upstart's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Upstart Work Experiences
4.0
Fun team and interesting work but stressful environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 22, 2026
Pros: Fun team, good onsites, and able to learn a lot quickly
Cons: It was a stressful and hectic atmosphere with constantly changing priorities, and it was slow to get promotions.
5.0
Working at Upstart
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York
February 6, 2023
Pros: It is a pretty great company. There is a nice work life balance.
Cons: I really have nothing bad to say about it.
4.0
good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas
February 20, 2026
Pros: Work life balance is good.
Cons: Still working like a startup, constant reorgs
- 4.0Fun team and interesting work but stressful environmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePittsburgh, PennsylvaniaJune 22, 2026Pros: Fun team, good onsites, and able to learn a lot quicklyCons: It was a stressful and hectic atmosphere with constantly changing priorities, and it was slow to get promotions.
- 5.0Working at UpstartSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New YorkFebruary 6, 2023Pros: It is a pretty great company. There is a nice work life balance.Cons: I really have nothing bad to say about it.
- 4.0good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, TexasFebruary 20, 2026Pros: Work life balance is good.Cons: Still working like a startup, constant reorgs
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