Netflix·Software Engineer

Netflix Software Engineer interview experience

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San Francisco, CAPosted Jan 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

For a senior IC remote role, my process started with an initial screen with a technical recruiter, followed by a conversation with the hiring manager.

Even though the structure was simple, the experience was extremely disappointing because the interview felt misaligned with my background.

During the hiring manager round, I felt the tone crossed a line into abrasive, dismissive delivery instead of the kind of direct yet caring feedback style Netflix is known for. The content itself seemed to have a bias that didn’t fit what the role was looking for. I had applied for a senior IC track, but my prior leadership and managerial experience was treated as a negative, framed as a “team fit” concern.

I was rejected. What stuck with me most was how

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