Process
Phone screen with a few high-level questions to see if I knew any C++ at all.
First round interview with a fairly standard LeetCode question.
Final round with another LeetCode question and some non-technical questions.
Questions
Describe what the STL is.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 27 interview experiences for the Zoom Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
7%
Pass 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
Positive48%
Neutral11%
Negative41%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Zoom's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Zoom Work Experiences
3.0
Bad work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 9, 2025
Pros: Moving fast, quickly building up teams and service, with lots of opportunities.
Cons: Bad work-life balance, a lot of evening meetings with China teams.
3.0
Young Team, Micro-manager Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 11, 2025
Pros: Good vibe, good location, young team.
Cons: Micromanagement for some teams.
2.0
Good Pay, Bad Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 28, 2025
Pros: 1. RSUs
2. Competitive salary
3. Medical insurance
Cons: 1. Poor work-life balance
2. No job security
- 3.0Bad work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 9, 2025Pros: Moving fast, quickly building up teams and service, with lots of opportunities.Cons: Bad work-life balance, a lot of evening meetings with China teams.
- 3.0Young Team, Micro-manager IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 11, 2025Pros: Good vibe, good location, young team.Cons: Micromanagement for some teams.
- 2.0Good Pay, Bad BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 28, 2025Pros: 1. RSUs 2. Competitive salary 3. Medical insuranceCons: 1. Poor work-life balance 2. No job security
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