Process
First, an online HackerRank assessment was sent. It included three questions, roughly in the LeetCode Medium range.
After completing that, there was a Skype conference call, where I had three 45-minute interviews with different team members. All interviews were technical and covered various topics.
Questions
Questions about how threads work.
Wanted to know all the details about them, including locks, semaphores, and critical sections.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Visa Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
Visa's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Visa's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
Visa Work Experiences
- 4.0Team-dependent work environmentSoftware Engineer New Grad • Current EmployeeFoster City, California, United StatesSeptember 28, 2025Pros: A really chill, laid-back environment.Cons: Very manager dependent – no overarching themes across teams.
- 4.0Good work-life balanceSoftware Engineer New Grad • Current EmployeeFoster City, California, United StatesJune 25, 2023Pros: Helpful colleagues and a good work atmosphere.Cons: No free lunch, no other cons.
- 4.0Good Benefits, Low PaySoftware Engineer New Grad • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesSeptember 15, 2023Pros: Great benefits, work-life balance, relocation support, and an annual bonus.Cons: Just the average pay is bothering me.
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