GitHub·Software Engineer

GitHub Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Oct 2023 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for a Software Engineer role through a fairly structured, average-difficulty sequence that emphasized both process and communication, and I didn’t end up with an offer.

Take-home technical test — I completed a programming exercise outside the live rounds.
Culture/principles + technical principles + live pairing — I went through a loop that covered how I think about the company’s principles and how I handle technical trade-offs, including a live paired-style assessment.
Team matching interviews — I met a manager and team member(s) in separate sessions focused on fit, collaboration style, and how I work with others.
Leadership-style interview(s) — In this arc, there were also leadership-focused discussions layered into the later

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