Process
The interview process included:
- HR call
- Screening call
A small prep call took place between the screening call and the onsite interview.
- Onsite interview (4 hours)
During the onsite interview, candidates were asked a warm-up question followed by the main question. They responded quickly.
Questions
Find the first non-repetitive character in a string.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 78 interview experiences for the Zillow Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Zillow's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral17%
Negative41%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Zillow's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zillow Work Experiences
5.0
Great Work Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
California, Pennsylvania, United States
April 7, 2025
Pros: Fast-paced,
Great people,
Understanding
Cons: Comp package not as competitive.
5.0
Great Balance, Old Code
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
February 25, 2025
Pros: - Good company.
- Perfect life/job balance.
- Interesting projects.
Cons: Some code is kind of old, so you must adapt to working with the old codebase.
4.0
Remote Work, Company Retreats
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 13, 2024
Pros: Remote, centered work and company retreats
Cons: No free food in offices
- 5.0Great Work CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCalifornia, Pennsylvania, United StatesApril 7, 2025Pros: Fast-paced, Great people, UnderstandingCons: Comp package not as competitive.
- 5.0Great Balance, Old CodeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoFebruary 25, 2025Pros: - Good company. - Perfect life/job balance. - Interesting projects.Cons: Some code is kind of old, so you must adapt to working with the old codebase.
- 4.0Remote Work, Company RetreatsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 13, 2024Pros: Remote, centered work and company retreatsCons: No free food in offices
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