Software Engineer Interview Experience - Melbourne, Victoria
June 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview consisted of the following rounds:
- Coding Challenge
- Pair Programming
- Behavioural HR Interview
If you do well in the coding challenge, you will definitely be invited for the pair programming. So work hard on that challenge.
Questions
I have signed an NDA and therefore cannot disclose much. Overall, the recruiters were very responsive and helpful throughout the recruitment process.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Zendesk Software Engineer role in Melbourne, Victoria.
Success Rate
75%
Pass Rate
Zendesk's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Melbourne, Victoria is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Zendesk's Software Engineer interview process in Melbourne, Victoria.
Zendesk Work Experiences
3.0
Zendesk is ok
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
September 28, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance on offer.
Cons: Since PE acquisition, there have been multiple rounds of layoffs, which has affected morale.
5.0
Software engineering excellence
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
November 6, 2024
Pros: High throughput, event-driven software.
Cons: Has a Ruby on Rails monolith.
3.0
Still better than a lot of places
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
November 4, 2024
Pros: Friendly and smart team members
Cons: Leadership and culture are going downhill.
- 3.0Zendesk is okSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSeptember 28, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance on offer.Cons: Since PE acquisition, there have been multiple rounds of layoffs, which has affected morale.
- 5.0Software engineering excellenceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaNovember 6, 2024Pros: High throughput, event-driven software.Cons: Has a Ruby on Rails monolith.
- 3.0Still better than a lot of placesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaNovember 4, 2024Pros: Friendly and smart team membersCons: Leadership and culture are going downhill.
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