Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Mateo, California
Process
The interview process was good. It consisted of a phone screen, a pair programming challenge, and an onsite final round, which included two technical interviews plus two behavioral interviews. The experience was great overall, and the recruiter kept me up to date with everything going on.
Questions
Counting the number of non-stationary objects in a surveillance system.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Verkada Software Engineer role in San Mateo, California.
Success Rate
Verkada's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Mateo, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Verkada's Software Engineer interview process in San Mateo, California.
Verkada Work Experiences
- 4.0SWE at VerkadaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesDecember 2, 2025Pros: Good benefits, solid pay, and good work-life balance.Cons: Moves fast and needs better testing structure. Leadership is okay.
- 4.0Good employer, lots of opportunities to learn.Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesNovember 26, 2025Pros: Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where you can develop and grow as an engineer.Cons: Sometimes it seems like leadership expects too much, and there are communication gaps.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2025Pros: Great office culture and perks.Cons: In person, 5 days per week.
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