Process
I met an engineer at my university's career fair, who reviewed my resume and deemed me a possible fit for one of their teams. A few weeks later, I was contacted for a technical interview. This interview comprised standard data structure and algorithm problems, along with questions about Java. A few weeks after that, I had a behavioral interview. About a week after that, I was extended an offer.
The interview process was smooth, albeit a little slow overall. The interviewers were friendly and engaging, and I learned a lot about Workday.
Questions
Standard DS&A questions with linked lists & strings.
Java trivia.
Standard behavioral questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Workday Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Workday's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral0%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Workday's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Workday Work Experiences
1.0
Workday HR needs some work
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Pleasanton, California, United States
March 23, 2019
Pros: The culture is pretty good at this company. It's got a relaxed vibe most of the time. For a place that boasts of good work-life balance, I think you can see it as a reality here. I don't have many qualms with the company as a whole, but the HR department is where my criticism is aimed.
Cons: I have referred friends and family to apply to Workday, and in almost all cases, they were just chucked into a black hole, never to be seen again. No updates are given, and it's really hard to even distinguish if an applicant even has an edge with my referral tag on their name.
I have referred interns and FTEs, and not even a single screen. Perhaps you may say my candidates are just not qualified. Okay, fair. Then reject them; don't string 'em along in "review" stage for eternity.
Recruiters have told me they're put into common piles for job positions and would get sifted out eventually. My past colleagues were excited to apply to Workday as a result of me telling them how great it was, but it's radio silence until the application abruptly closes months down the line.
Recently, my friend, whom I referred into an internship back in September, heard nothing until March, which was a generic decline. It makes me, as an employee, look pretty darn bad to talk up Workday as a great company, then proceed to not have anything substantial in terms of progress to offer my referrals until they get the decline MONTHS later.
Shame on you, Workday HR. Take some notes from how Google recruits. They give you timeframes of when to expect responses and are willing to at least provide some sort of a technical test to start things off. Workday is a black box; I can't figure it out, and I'm a bit weary to refer talent here because it makes me look like a schmuck.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineering • Current Employee
March 11, 2021
Pros: Smart people, good work-life balance.
Cons: Comp is lower than market, although they are trying to improve.
5.0
A good place to work
Software Engineering • Current Employee
January 27, 2022
Pros: The Dublin office has some great people and great projects, if you're in the right team.
Cons: A lot of different teams and groups in the company, so your experience can vary based on where you are.
- 1.0Workday HR needs some workSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeePleasanton, California, United StatesMarch 23, 2019Pros: The culture is pretty good at this company. It's got a relaxed vibe most of the time. For a place that boasts of good work-life balance, I think you can see it as a reality here. I don't have many qualms with the company as a whole, but the HR department is where my criticism is aimed.Cons: I have referred friends and family to apply to Workday, and in almost all cases, they were just chucked into a black hole, never to be seen again. No updates are given, and it's really hard to even distinguish if an applicant even has an edge with my referral tag on their name. I have referred interns and FTEs, and not even a single screen. Perhaps you may say my candidates are just not qualified. Okay, fair. Then reject them; don't string 'em along in "review" stage for eternity. Recruiters have told me they're put into common piles for job positions and would get sifted out eventually. My past colleagues were excited to apply to Workday as a result of me telling them how great it was, but it's radio silence until the application abruptly closes months down the line. Recently, my friend, whom I referred into an internship back in September, heard nothing until March, which was a generic decline. It makes me, as an employee, look pretty darn bad to talk up Workday as a great company, then proceed to not have anything substantial in terms of progress to offer my referrals until they get the decline MONTHS later. Shame on you, Workday HR. Take some notes from how Google recruits. They give you timeframes of when to expect responses and are willing to at least provide some sort of a technical test to start things off. Workday is a black box; I can't figure it out, and I'm a bit weary to refer talent here because it makes me look like a schmuck.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeMarch 11, 2021Pros: Smart people, good work-life balance.Cons: Comp is lower than market, although they are trying to improve.
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeJanuary 27, 2022Pros: The Dublin office has some great people and great projects, if you're in the right team.Cons: A lot of different teams and groups in the company, so your experience can vary based on where you are.
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