Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
After applying to a few positions online, a recruiter reached out for an initial screening and to plan the first follow-up. At this time, they gave me a high-level expectation of the process so I knew what to expect.
The follow-up to that initial conversation was a technical screening and a discussion with the hiring manager. When that was complete, the recruiter reconnected with me and gave me a more in-depth overview of the rest of the interview process.
I then went through a system design interview and a product sense interview. After that, I did a final principles interview. Once that was complete, the recruiter reached out with the good news that they were ready to move forward with an offer once I provided references. This is also where we discussed potential ranges for the offer and were able to come to a target number for total compensation.
After references were complete, the recruiter reached back out with the final offer, and things wrapped up quickly from there!
The process was clear from start to finish, and everyone who interviewed me was professional and welcoming.
Questions
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Technical screening: medium/easy LeetCode questions
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System design: medium/easy design (functional and non-functional requirements given)
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Product sense: Familiarize yourself with the app and be prepared to provide feedback.
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Principles: Typical questions, focused on past work and learnings.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Whatnot Senior Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Whatnot's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Whatnot's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Whatnot Work Experiences
- 5.0Good traction and solid roster of engineersSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 25, 2022Pros: The company itself is fairly young, and it's great to see that it has already gained so much traction in the last year or so. While some teams are lagging, the overall engineering org is pretty solid. Lots of ex-Pinterest, Lyft, Uber, and FB engineers have joined the ranks, and only time will tell until this company catches the mainstream. The company is fully remote and has offices in SF, LA, and NYC. The benefits are great! For people trying to start a family, there's a $20k budget for family care and planning. Lots of opportunities to make a great impact.Cons: It's a blessing and a curse that the company has achieved so much in such a short amount of time. On the practical side, you'd be paying so much on AMT taxes since the valuation is already high. Most people haven't even hit their one-year cliff yet, and for those that did, they probably don't know the tax implications on exercising ISOs and NSOs. Depending on your team, some teams are lagging in terms of hiring. So be prepared to grind it out!
- 5.0Great Team, Would Not RecommendSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 27, 2024Pros: Good working environment and team cultureCons: Let me see. No special concerns.
- 5.0Best company I've worked forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 12, 2024Pros: Talented, driven colleagues who are passionate about what they do, management that cares for their folks, focused and effective leadership, minimal red tape/process, and great benefits.Cons: The work-life balance used to be the biggest issue for me, but things have improved lately. Keeping the quality of the product high while working in a fast-paced manner is sometimes challenging, but the leadership has been providing good guidance on that.
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