Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
The process begins with a coding test. This is followed by a virtual phone screen, which will feature a medium Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) question. The subsequent stage is an onsite interview comprising two rounds of DSA and one design round focused on implementing classes. This design round will include open-ended follow-up questions.
Questions
One was an alien dictionary question from LeetCode.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Windsurf Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Windsurf's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Windsurf's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Windsurf Work Experiences
- 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.
- 5.0Great place to learn and contributeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 24, 2024Pros: You learn a bunch of new skills and tools. Your impact on the product and the company is monumental.Cons: We work quite hard!
- 5.0Hard AI problems, real customers, phenomenal teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 14, 2024Pros: Easily the most dense engineering talent that I have worked with or seen in the Bay Area. Unlike most AI startups, we have lots of actual users and customers, which makes it feel like the work we are doing is meaningful. A no-nonsense culture that balances building cutting-edge AI R&D with driving real value to customers today.Cons: A bit of a hidden gem in the AI startup space because it is in South Bay rather than San Francisco.
