Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
The interview process involved an online assessment, a phone call with the recruiter, and five video interviews with other Software Engineers. All interviewers were incredibly respectful and gave their undivided attention. Communication between the recruiters and myself was great from start to finish.
Questions
Programming questions about data structures and algorithms.
Few questions on computer architecture, networks, and regex (Python).
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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
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
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Zscaler's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Zscaler Work Experiences
- 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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