Process
After I submitted the application, HR emailed me a PDF of coding questions hours later.
There were two questions:
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Write a function that converts a string to a long, without using the built-in functions that would do this.
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Implement a tri-nary tree. A tri-nary tree is much like a binary tree, but with three child nodes for each parent instead of two: the left node for values less than the parent, the right node for values greater than the parent, and the middle node for values equal to the parent.
Questions
The technical question is not hard.
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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
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
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Zillow's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zillow Work Experiences
- 3.0Great for starting a second career but got burnt outSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 11, 2023Pros: Knowledgeable teammates. Nice headquarters. Benefits.Cons: High operational tempo for some teams. High turnover/layoffs. Constant restructuring. Some teams are just recreating the wheel (e.g., ZHL -> Rocket Mortgage).
- 5.0Great Company, Very Team DependentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 14, 2024Pros: Fully remote with a great work culture. Lots of great coworkers.Cons: I believe culture is very team dependent. I am lucky to be on a very positive team.
- 4.0An easy-going place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 2, 2015Pros: Fun culture, smart people, and good work flexibility lead to an easy-going work environment.Cons: Management is very hands-off. As a consequence, life can be too easy-going at times. Sometimes the teams lack a sense of direction or urgency. There is poor transparency in how decisions are communicated, and resources are not allocated well. Finally, the SF office layout is way too divided, and the elevators are terrible.
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