Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
November 8, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Phone conversation with recruiter about the company and your plans.
Informal chat with an engineer (probably not for everyone).
Online assessment on CoderByte, followed by other steps.
Did not pass the OA; CoderByte has some issues.
Questions
Phone: Post-grad plans OA: Graph question
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Windsurf Software Engineer Intern role in Mountain View, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Windsurf's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Mountain View, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Windsurf's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Mountain View, California.
Windsurf Work Experiences
5.0
Interesting environment, great team
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
July 1, 2024
Pros: - No micromanaging
- No unnecessary meetings
- Lean and very talented team
- You can feel you have a direct impact on the products
Cons: - No company-provided lunch (understandable; start-up).
- The tech stack seems a bit bloated for a few parts of the system.
5.0
Good work culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
September 22, 2025
Pros: A fast-paced work environment drives continuous learning, adaptability, and growth, while keeping you constantly challenged.
Cons: Working long hours, sometimes during the weekends.
5.0
Some of the smartest people I've ever worked with
Product Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
June 3, 2024
Pros: Extremely high agency, stimulating work, and challenging problems. Best of all, some of the smartest and hardest working people I've ever worked with. I also love the flat management structure, fast decision making, and the engineering development speed.
Cons: It's hard work, but it's rewarding.
It's not for everyone, but it's extremely rewarding for those that seek the hard work.
- 5.0Interesting environment, great teamSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 1, 2024Pros: - No micromanaging - No unnecessary meetings - Lean and very talented team - You can feel you have a direct impact on the productsCons: - No company-provided lunch (understandable; start-up). - The tech stack seems a bit bloated for a few parts of the system.
- 5.0Good work cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 22, 2025Pros: A fast-paced work environment drives continuous learning, adaptability, and growth, while keeping you constantly challenged.Cons: Working long hours, sometimes during the weekends.
- 5.0Some of the smartest people I've ever worked withProduct Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJune 3, 2024Pros: Extremely high agency, stimulating work, and challenging problems. Best of all, some of the smartest and hardest working people I've ever worked with. I also love the flat management structure, fast decision making, and the engineering development speed.Cons: It's hard work, but it's rewarding. It's not for everyone, but it's extremely rewarding for those that seek the hard work.
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