Backend Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
They contacted me through Hired to set up an initial phone call with the recruiter.
After that call, they gave me a take-home assignment.
I completed the assignment and was then outright rejected with no feedback.
If somebody takes the time to complete an assignment, after already passing the initial phone screen, you could, at the very least, provide detailed feedback explaining where they fell short.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Verkada Backend Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Verkada's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Verkada's Backend Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Verkada Work Experiences
- 4.0Smart Work, Poor LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 30, 2025Pros: Smart talent. Good eng problems. Great perks.Cons: Poor Leadership Very political org.
- 5.0Almost 4 years, still love it!Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 29, 2024Pros: - smart people - great products - interesting workCons: - none that I can think of
- 3.0Good Benefits, Bad WLB, Mid CompSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 17, 2023Pros: - Excellent, cushy benefits at the level you'd expect from a bigger tech company (although no 401k match). - If you're early in your career, you'll definitely be given high-level work, which can help you grow quickly. - There are some very smart engineers in some teams there.Cons: The administration is out of touch with the teams and goes back on their word pretty frequently. It can feel like the wrong people get rewarded constantly. It's not crazy to work on some weekends and work more than 8-6. Projects come and go on whims; what you're working on might get cancelled or changed weekly.
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