Anthropic Software Engineer interview experience

After that came an onsite day with four interviews: one coding interview, one system design interview, and two behavioral rounds.

Once I reached the references step, it stood out because it didn’t feel like a formality. References were taken seriously, and the tone of the process made it clear they were thinking deeply about who I listed. I remember feeling like the bar was high enough that trust and fit mattered as much as the technical work.

Overall the process ended with an offer, and the references piece made the final decision feel more grounded in real-world signals rather than just