Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
February 7, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Typical tech coding interview, overall good process with strong communication from recruiter and quick response after a decision was made. Interviewer showed interest in my background and started the interview with some shop talk before diving in which was nice
Questions
I can't say because I signed an NDA.
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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
1.0
Headed towards bankrupty
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 28, 2022
Pros: You get to working remote and work on your own schedule Good work life balance
Cons: - Revenues are declining and cash reserves are depleting. Chances of layoffs are very high
- Very high chances of layoffs with cash depleting quickly
- No path to profitability with high interest rates
- Good WLB ending with more pressure due to perform harder (with no extra pay)
- CTO is a Yale dropout with no previous technical leadership experience
- RSUs are down 97% stock dropped from $300 to $12
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.
4.0
Good comp, team dependent
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 16, 2026
Pros: There is good compensation and opportunities for career growth.
Cons: Plans are volatile and priorities can shift quickly.
You will occasionally need to put in crazy hours.
- 1.0Headed towards bankruptySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 28, 2022Pros: You get to working remote and work on your own schedule Good work life balanceCons: - Revenues are declining and cash reserves are depleting. Chances of layoffs are very high - Very high chances of layoffs with cash depleting quickly - No path to profitability with high interest rates - Good WLB ending with more pressure due to perform harder (with no extra pay) - CTO is a Yale dropout with no previous technical leadership experience - RSUs are down 97% stock dropped from $300 to $12
- 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.
- 4.0Good comp, team dependentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 16, 2026Pros: There is good compensation and opportunities for career growth.Cons: Plans are volatile and priorities can shift quickly. You will occasionally need to put in crazy hours.
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