Software Applications Engineer Interview Experience - Pleasanton, California
Process
I had a phone screen interview with the recruiter first and then with the hiring manager. It was a very normal interview, as the manager asked many behavioral-type questions and was trying to understand my background.
Then, I was called in for an onsite interview, which lasted for 4 hours. I met 9 engineers/managers.
There was 1 technical round where they asked about class diagrams, cardinality, multiplicity, and OOPs concepts. This round was a collaborative exercise to understand my thought process and my OOPs basics.
Questions
Gave a scenario and asked me to draw a class diagram. Examples included a shopping invoice and a vending machine.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Workday Software Applications Engineer role in Pleasanton, California.
Success Rate
Workday's interview process for their Software Applications Engineer roles in Pleasanton, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Workday's Software Applications Engineer interview process in Pleasanton, California.
Workday Work Experiences
- 3.0Software Applications EngineerSoftware Applications Engineer • Former EmployeePleasanton, California, United StatesFebruary 15, 2017Pros: Follows Agile/Scrum practices well and fosters a good collaborative/team atmosphere.Cons: Technology is too difficult to learn quickly, a little chaotic, and disorganized. Boot camp and other internal training need to be improved.
- 5.0Great company to work forSoftware Applications Engineer • Current EmployeePleasanton, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2021Pros: Great work culture prioritizing employees, solid product.Cons: Frequent re-orgs. This could be good long-term, but it can be uncomfortable and deflating in the short-term.
- 5.0I love my job!Software Applications Engineer • Current EmployeePleasanton, California, United StatesApril 8, 2019Pros: I came to Workday as a new graduate, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. In addition to a great salary, benefits, and employee programs, the characteristic that really sets Workday apart is the people. The whole company really feels like one huge team, which I think is pretty rare, especially in contrast to other companies. There's a ton of trust, and the management structure is super supportive while totally avoiding micromanagement.Cons: It would be awesome if there were a few more options for subsidized meals on the Pleasanton campus, but the snack program is totally free and provides almost anything you need.
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