Process
I was sent an email after being shortlisted that contained a case study which was completely hardware and mechanical engineer-related for a role I never even applied for. But just to give it a shot, I prepared for the case study and appeared for the interview.
They asked me nothing about hardware and grilled me on my resume for 45 minutes, which I wouldn't mind if they hadn't sent me a case study to prepare for a week before. When I asked the interviewer about why I was selected for a different position but interviewed for another, he said it was because the company shortlists from a pool of resumes to whichever fits the available jobs most. It was so misleading and miscommunicated.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Zipline Software Engineer Intern role.
Success Rate
Zipline's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Zipline's Software Engineer Intern interview process.
Zipline Work Experiences
- 4.0Great ReceptionSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 29, 2020Pros: There was a great reception and an opportunity to grow.Cons: Culture and values need working on.
- 4.0Ambitious projects but planning can be frustratingSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CASeptember 28, 2026Pros: Really ambitious company that is trying to do a lot. There is no shortage of interesting work. If you are motivated individual contributor there are lots great projectsCons: Almost all planning happens on slack. Almost all the planning is bottom up- so it can be frustrating sometimes to coordinate between teams.
- 1.0TOXICQuality Assurance • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAJune 8, 2025Pros: The job offers good pay and benefits and unlimited PTO.Cons: If your not part of the "Click" you won't last
