Process
- Call with a recruiter describing the interview process and discussing salary expectations.
- Coding challenge.
- Four rounds with the team that was trying to hire me.
Felt like everyone was friendly, but it also felt like a drawn-out process since the coding challenge was quite long, and then the rounds with the team were around 45 minutes each.
Questions
Questions about previous experience in areas that would be applied to the position I was interviewing for.
LeetCode/HackerRank type questions in coding challenges and in-person interviews.
Talk about some experience on your resume with HR.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Zoom Backend Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Zoom's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Zoom's Backend Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zoom Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Team, Tough CommunicationBackend Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 15, 2022Pros: Free lunch every day! Flexibility of working from home or in person. I personally love my team and have good work-life balance.Cons: A lot of the company is international, which makes communication difficult.
- 3.0No Career AdvancementsEngineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 29, 2025Pros: We get lots of stock, awesome healthcare benefits, and unlimited book reimbursements.Cons: Impossible to move across the company. No opportunities for career growth. The bulk of compensation is in RSUs. Raises have not kept up with the economy.
- 5.0Great company! Great intern experience!Quality Assurance Internship • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaSeptember 12, 2024Pros: Flexible work time, delicious afternoon snacks.Cons: Need to take attendance every day.
