Software Engineer Interview Experience - Dublin, Dublin
Process
The interview process was enjoyable and straightforward.
A recruiter found me on LinkedIn and told me Zendesk was hiring.
I agreed to submit my CV and soon after that, I received a technical test. It was simple enough and focused on test cases.
A few working days later, I received an email from Zendesk asking me to come to an on-site interview.
I was away the week they were initially interested in, but they were very accommodating and scheduling the interview for the following week was no hassle.
The on-site interview was basically three separate interviews conducted by people I would prospectively be working with.
They were all relaxed and made me feel at ease.
There was a coding test first, but I found it straightforward and there was someone there to pair program with.
The interviewers provided a lot of information about what projects they were working on, and that made it really easy to talk to them and ask questions.
The entire on-site interview lasted just over two hours.
Questions
Write a string compression method and use TDD.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Zendesk Software Engineer role in Dublin, Dublin.
Success Rate
Zendesk's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Dublin, Dublin is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Zendesk's Software Engineer interview process in Dublin, Dublin.
Zendesk Work Experiences
- 5.0Great culture, great empathySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeAugust 19, 2020Pros: Haven't encountered any selfish, arrogant, or incoherent colleagues after one year – this is the first time after working at five other companies. Colleagues are brilliant and really eager to help. If FAANG benefits are #1, I'd say this is #2. When the earnings per share turn positive, I'm sure benefits will fly. Great respect for work-life balance. Loads of empathy that starts with the CEO and shines through the company. Excellent COVID handling: the company went company-wide WFH before the government suggested it, and continued WFH as a priority after the government lockdown ended. Active programs to help employees disconnect from work. The company is more worried about employees burning out than taking naps, which are also not taboo.Cons: Haven't really come across any in terms of work. Earnings per share is negative.
- 5.0Great introduction to the industrySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandMarch 6, 2017Pros: From first contact to interviews, to getting the offer, to sitting down for my first day on the job, they have been nothing but friendly, open, and helpful. Couldn't have asked for better onboarding. Nobody is afraid to point out flaws, and they actively work toward improving the products.Cons: It's difficult to come up with a legitimate con as I've never worked in the industry before.
- 5.0Autonomy, Mentorship, Fast GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, Singapore, SingaporeFebruary 3, 2016Pros: Flexible hours. Autonomy. Lots of skilled and experienced senior engineers to provide mentorship and guidance.Cons: The company is expanding fast, so the culture may change.
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