GitHub·Software Engineer

GitHub Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Feb 2021 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I made it deep into a structured multi-round interview, including pair-programming and culture rounds, and got an offer—though the level and compensation didn’t match what I needed.

Recruiter + hiring manager — I started with a recruiter meeting, then moved to a hiring manager call.
Final round: Coding #1 — Pair-programming for 90 minutes.
Final round: Coding #2 — Another pair-programming session for 90 minutes.
Final round: D&I — A 30-minute diversity and inclusion interview.
Final round: Skip-level — A 30-minute skip-level conversation. Outcome: I got an offer but turned it down due to salary/level concerns; I was impressed by the process structure.

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