Software Engineering Intern Interview Experience - United States
December 1, 2023
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Process
The interview process involved a total of 5 rounds:
- A multiple-choice question round testing basic C++ knowledge.
- A 1-hour phone call.
- A 1-hour interview.
- A LeetCode-style interview.
- An interview combining LeetCode problems with principle questions.
HR responded very quickly after each round, usually by the next business day.
Questions
LeetCode medium level.
Ask space and time complexity.
Some unstructured questions are interesting.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Whatnot Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Whatnot's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Whatnot's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Whatnot Work Experiences
5.0
Smart, Kind Team, Quick Dev
New Grad Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 9, 2023
Pros: People are smart, kind, and helpful. It's a growing company with a quick dev process and few meetings (probably because I'm junior level).
Cons: I can't really think of anything for now.
4.0
Grounded, but exciting culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 15, 2023
Pros: The company stays true to its culture while also focusing on progressing the business forward. They are cognizant of work/life balance and usually do a good job ensuring their employees get to work on projects that are fulfilling to them, but making sure not to overwork them.
Cons: Things change a lot. It's a "con" in the sense that it can add stress, but it is also something that should be expected at a company of this stage. If you're someone who can do their job well when given varying circumstances, this "con" won't affect you much.
Also, there is a lot of talent at Whatnot, which can often cause imposter syndrome to set in or make you feel like you need to prove yourself.
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.
- 5.0Smart, Kind Team, Quick DevNew Grad Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 9, 2023Pros: People are smart, kind, and helpful. It's a growing company with a quick dev process and few meetings (probably because I'm junior level).Cons: I can't really think of anything for now.
- 4.0Grounded, but exciting cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 15, 2023Pros: The company stays true to its culture while also focusing on progressing the business forward. They are cognizant of work/life balance and usually do a good job ensuring their employees get to work on projects that are fulfilling to them, but making sure not to overwork them.Cons: Things change a lot. It's a "con" in the sense that it can add stress, but it is also something that should be expected at a company of this stage. If you're someone who can do their job well when given varying circumstances, this "con" won't affect you much. Also, there is a lot of talent at Whatnot, which can often cause imposter syndrome to set in or make you feel like you need to prove yourself.
- 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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