Software Engineer Interview Experience - Irvine, California
April 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Remote interview (due to COVID-19, etc.).
Two rounds:
- First round with a single interviewer for approximately 1 hour.
- Second round with multiple interviewers for approximately 1 day.
No feedback was given on strong or weak areas of the interview, which was disappointing.
Questions
Design and implement a Python-based API, beginning with a basic interface, and iteratively add improvements based on feedback.
Design a database using an Entity-Relationship (E-R) diagram on a virtual whiteboard.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Zillow Software Engineer role in Irvine, California.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Zillow's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Irvine, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive20%
Neutral40%
Negative40%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Zillow's Software Engineer interview process in Irvine, California.
Zillow Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work at
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Irvine, California, United States
April 19, 2024
Pros: Fast-paced and amazing customer-first culture
Cons: Overall is fine, but you have to watch out for work-life balance.
4.0
Goodbye company overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Irvine, California, United States
June 1, 2022
Pros: Very technical-oriented company.
Great people.
Great benefits.
Cons: Management has made risky decisions and has paid for it.
At this point in time, there seems to be uncertainty on how the company can grow.
5.0
Great Culture, Needs Transparency
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Irvine, California, United States
December 21, 2021
Pros: Great culture, benefits, and values.
Cons: At times, communication and transparency may be lacking from the executive level.
- 5.0Great place to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesApril 19, 2024Pros: Fast-paced and amazing customer-first cultureCons: Overall is fine, but you have to watch out for work-life balance.
- 4.0Goodbye company overallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesJune 1, 2022Pros: Very technical-oriented company. Great people. Great benefits.Cons: Management has made risky decisions and has paid for it. At this point in time, there seems to be uncertainty on how the company can grow.
- 5.0Great Culture, Needs TransparencySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesDecember 21, 2021Pros: Great culture, benefits, and values.Cons: At times, communication and transparency may be lacking from the executive level.
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