Process
Talked to the recruiter for the company and then the hiring manager. Both people seemed incredibly burnt out. The recruiter talked about the typical stuff a recruiter says on the first contact with a company. There was no sales pitch on why to work for the company, which is a bit unusual. It was purely factual. The hiring manager talked about the position. The back and forth was on the higher end of awkward as far as interviews go. There was absolutely no emotion. I suspect, before even entering the interview, the decision was already made not to hire me.
Questions
Where do you see yourself in five years?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Zendesk Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Zendesk's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Zendesk's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zendesk Work Experiences
- 3.0It was a good runSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 18, 2024Pros: The pay was pretty solid before the pandemic and acquisition.Cons: Lots of unexpected layoffs since 2021.
- 3.0Great start-up on the way to corporacySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 3, 2016Pros: The benefits are great, and they respect your work-life balance a lot. If you're into volunteering, there are many opportunities.Cons: The worst con is the lack of promotion for people doing the hard work. You're more likely to get promotions and bonuses by playing office politics than by doing good work. The company is also more focused on creating new features than on taking care of the old ones. Zendesk used to be driven by engineers; now it's driven by product managers.
- 4.0Great up until the buyoutSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 20, 2024Pros: Great team, great managers, and a flexible schedule.Cons: Slowly, they are firing people and only looking to hire offshore. This is typical of private equity companies.
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