Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
June 28, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Whiteboard problems, some logic puzzles. I found the interviewers pretty rude to be honest. Didn't want to make me work at the company at all. They could probably sense it too - I didn't get an offer, but feel like I dodged a bullet!
And the Glassdoor reviews seem to agree with me.
Questions
Whiteboard problems, one about truth tables
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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
5.0
Great place to grow
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Columbus, Ohio
March 5, 2021
Pros: There are lots of opportunities for growth and ownership.
Cons: The work can be very fast paced or hectic at times.
5.0
Upstart 2.0
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Columbus, Ohio
July 11, 2023
Pros: 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.
5.0
A relaxed and supportive culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Columbus, Ohio
February 4, 2023
Pros: The company’s culture is very relaxed, encouraging good work-life balance and emphasizing vacation time off.
Cons: Remote work is heavily promoted.
I’m sure this is great for a lot of employees, but for me it means I don’t leave my house during the work weeks.
- 5.0Great place to growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeColumbus, OhioMarch 5, 2021Pros: There are lots of opportunities for growth and ownership.Cons: The work can be very fast paced or hectic at times.
- 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.
- 5.0A relaxed and supportive cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeColumbus, OhioFebruary 4, 2023Pros: The company’s culture is very relaxed, encouraging good work-life balance and emphasizing vacation time off.Cons: Remote work is heavily promoted. I’m sure this is great for a lot of employees, but for me it means I don’t leave my house during the work weeks.
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