Process
I applied online, followed up with a phone interview. The interviewer asked basic questions about why I wanted to work there, questions about work experience, and so on. Afterwards, there was simply no response. I just assumed that I didn't pass the phone interview.
Questions
Why do you want to work here?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Zipline Engineer role.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Zipline's interview process for their Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral40%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Zipline's Engineer interview process.
Zipline Work Experiences
5.0
As good as startups get
Engineer • Current Employee
South San Francisco, CA
May 15, 2020
Pros: - scrappy small startup atmosphere
- hard working people
- pretty much no politics
- good pay
- healthy culture
Cons: - Startup pace can get exhausting
3.0
Rewarding work, high growth, low comp, not a lot of support
Engineer • Former Employee
May 21, 2021
Pros: The talent bar is really high - your coworkers will be great.
You will be pushed to do big things and grow a lot. This is a fulfilling impact and high growth company.
Cons: Ultimately, the company doesn't care about you personally.
There's not a lot of built-in support.
It is a mission-driven company but not an empathetic company.
Comp is low compared to similar stage companies.
2.0
Extremely unprofessional with questionable management
Engineer • Former Employee
South San Francisco, CA
May 11, 2022
Pros: The perks include unlimited PTO and catered lunch.
Cons: No transparency
Lack of diversity
Incompetent HR and processes in place for termination
Little structure with unpleasant work politics
No support for junior engineers
Leadership unable to take criticism
- 5.0As good as startups getEngineer • Current EmployeeSouth San Francisco, CAMay 15, 2020Pros: - scrappy small startup atmosphere - hard working people - pretty much no politics - good pay - healthy cultureCons: - Startup pace can get exhausting
- 3.0Rewarding work, high growth, low comp, not a lot of supportEngineer • Former EmployeeMay 21, 2021Pros: The talent bar is really high - your coworkers will be great. You will be pushed to do big things and grow a lot. This is a fulfilling impact and high growth company.Cons: Ultimately, the company doesn't care about you personally. There's not a lot of built-in support. It is a mission-driven company but not an empathetic company. Comp is low compared to similar stage companies.
- 2.0Extremely unprofessional with questionable managementEngineer • Former EmployeeSouth San Francisco, CAMay 11, 2022Pros: The perks include unlimited PTO and catered lunch.Cons: No transparency Lack of diversity Incompetent HR and processes in place for termination Little structure with unpleasant work politics No support for junior engineers Leadership unable to take criticism
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