Process
Brief introductions and chatting about myself, experience, and the team, followed by a technical interview question. Some time at the end was allocated for me to ask questions. The interviewer was very friendly and did not make the technical portion more stressful than it needed to be. They encouraged me to talk about the problem out loud and ask for help if needed.
Questions
How much did I know about the team itself and the work they do?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Zendesk Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Zendesk's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Zendesk's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zendesk Work Experiences
- 3.0good for learning the ropesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 31, 2025Pros: I learned a lot working here.Cons: Moving away from full remote
- 4.0Amazing people and culture, but leadership is lackingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 27, 2022Pros: - People are very talented and amazing. - Nice WLB: async work, recharge Fridays, no micromanagement (team dependent). - Very nice perks. - Overall very good culture.Cons: - Higher leadership lacks direction and does not come through with promises. - Pay could be better. - Career growth is not limited, but there are better places.
- 2.0They care more about being a female than actually being competentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMelbourne, AustraliaJune 29, 2020Pros: Nice people, a lot of activities, good work-life balance and events, and a helpful environment.Cons: Working with some technically incompetent people, who were hired for other reasons, like gender ratio between engineers.
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