Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Pleasanton, California
Process
Contacted by a company recruiter.
Over two months, I had conversations with:
- The recruiter
- The hiring manager
- Three engineers (including two coding exercises)
- The executive VP of Engineering
After this process, the hiring manager contacted me with a verbal offer significantly lower than my current total compensation. The salary was in line, but the bonus and yearly RSUs were significantly lower. I was also informed that "We don't negotiate the compensation package."
What a waste! I was decently excited about this position.
Questions
Coding questions dealt with string parsing, data collection, and code optimization (simplified LC style questions).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Veeva Systems Principal Software Engineer role in Pleasanton, California.
Success Rate
Veeva Systems's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Pleasanton, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Veeva Systems's Principal Software Engineer interview process in Pleasanton, California.
Veeva Systems Work Experiences
- 5.0Excellent Engineering community and company.Principal Software Engineer • Current EmployeePleasanton, California, United StatesOctober 16, 2025Pros: Excellent benefits and team culture. Great food at HQ and self-driven growth.Cons: Not a lot of hand-holding at higher levels. You are expected to be your own champion.
- 5.0Very good company to work with.Principal Software Engineer • Current EmployeePleasanton, California, United StatesJanuary 10, 2025Pros: Nice management. Opened. Good product. Good compensation.Cons: Too aggressive development schedule for some products.
- 4.0Excellent place to work.Principal Software Engineer • Former EmployeePleasanton, California, United StatesJuly 9, 2021Pros: Compensation within norms for the industry, as long as you take stock options into account. Excellent work environment with a well-focused corporate culture.Cons: Some managers suffer from the 'Peter Principle,' and upper management is not always quick to react, though they do when things get sticky.
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