Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
February 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
1 recruiter call, then an interview with a Karat Engineer.
The Karat Engineer asked me basic DSA questions, as the position was for a new grad.
I did not apply for the position; the recruiter reached out to me.
Overall, a good experience.
Questions
Basic DSA questions
Karat Interview
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Whatnot Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Whatnot's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral0%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Whatnot's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Whatnot Work Experiences
4.0
Great vibes, mixed work-life balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
October 30, 2025
Pros: Fun company, lots of opportunities for career growth.
Cons: Work-life balance can be really bad, depending on the project.
5.0
Wildfire Growth, Hard Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
December 18, 2024
Pros: A very fun place to work at, growing like wildfire.
Cons: Not necessarily a con, but you work hard here, and a startup growing as fast as this may not be the right place for everyone.
5.0
Honestly, I really like it!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
November 1, 2024
Pros: - My team & manager are awesome
- Interesting work
- Company is doing well
Cons: Sometimes long work hours; this seems typical for startup culture.
- 4.0Great vibes, mixed work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 30, 2025Pros: Fun company, lots of opportunities for career growth.Cons: Work-life balance can be really bad, depending on the project.
- 5.0Wildfire Growth, Hard WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesDecember 18, 2024Pros: A very fun place to work at, growing like wildfire.Cons: Not necessarily a con, but you work hard here, and a startup growing as fast as this may not be the right place for everyone.
- 5.0Honestly, I really like it!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 1, 2024Pros: - My team & manager are awesome - Interesting work - Company is doing wellCons: Sometimes long work hours; this seems typical for startup culture.
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