Anthropic Software Engineer interview experience

After that, I had a panel portfolio review with four peers, including the manager.

The atmosphere was genuinely positive throughout—people were easy to talk to, and the conversations didn’t feel hostile or overly combative. Even though I didn’t land the role, the experience itself stayed constructive.

What lingered most was that it felt like a real discussion of my background and how I think, rather than a pure checklist. I walked away appreciating the communication and vibe, even though the final decision still came out negative.