Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
August 1, 2018
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process took more than two months. After the first on-site interview, they stated I was their number one choice. A month later, they requested I return for another interview to meet two additional interviewers. Following this, they rejected me without providing a reason.
Questions
Algorithms and data structures.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Zscaler Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Zscaler's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral0%
Negative60%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Zscaler's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Zscaler Work Experiences
2.0
Not good anymore
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 6, 2025
Pros: A corporate citizen can retire here.
Cons: No engineering and management culture.
Toxic environment.
No diversity.
Consistent reorgs causing more problems.
1.0
Poor Management, Sacrificed Quality
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 1, 2025
Pros: Not really much to say, other than the market opportunity if things are fixed at mid-level management.
Cons: Some mid- and low-level managers/directors do not know the technology they sell; some should be fired.
Quality is sacrificed for quantity by mid-level managers who want a quick reward. Accountability at the manager and director level seems poor or driven by friendship ties.
Diversity of teams is poor, and when it exists, it soon vanishes due to hiring practices.
2.0
Learning, But No Life
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 24, 2024
Pros: Good learning opportunities, startup-like environment.
Cons: Very bad work-life balance.
- 2.0Not good anymoreSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 6, 2025Pros: A corporate citizen can retire here.Cons: No engineering and management culture. Toxic environment. No diversity. Consistent reorgs causing more problems.
- 1.0Poor Management, Sacrificed QualitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2025Pros: Not really much to say, other than the market opportunity if things are fixed at mid-level management.Cons: Some mid- and low-level managers/directors do not know the technology they sell; some should be fired. Quality is sacrificed for quantity by mid-level managers who want a quick reward. Accountability at the manager and director level seems poor or driven by friendship ties. Diversity of teams is poor, and when it exists, it soon vanishes due to hiring practices.
- 2.0Learning, But No LifeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 24, 2024Pros: Good learning opportunities, startup-like environment.Cons: Very bad work-life balance.
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