Process
Software Engineering (SWE) interview in the backend department. The process was pretty straightforward. It began with a phone screen, followed by a few coding rounds (LeetCode Easy/Medium difficulty). The final stage involved networking questions, which I wasn't as prepared for. The interviewers were quite friendly and easy to talk with, and I enjoyed speaking with them.
Questions
What is a firewall and how does it work?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 29 interview experiences for the Zoom Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Zoom's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Zoom's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zoom Work Experiences
- 5.0Good workplace to growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 24, 2023Pros: No micromanagement. More scope for learning new technologies.Cons: The company is growing, so it will be a bit fast-paced work environment.
- 3.0Competitive salary and benefits, but no growth opportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CAMay 21, 2026Pros: - Free food - Decent benefits - Competitive salaryCons: - No growth. - Constant layoffs. - No diversity.
- 3.0Very chaoticSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CAFebruary 25, 2026Pros: Good benefits during the time period I was there, including some monthly purchase perks. There was a lifetime free Zoom account after you leave.Cons: There was too much chaos. They have grown too fast, and within the same team, people weren't aware of what their peers were doing. It happened multiple times in my team that two people were working on the same issue without knowing of each other.
