Safaricom·Software Engineer

Safaricom Software Engineer interview experience

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Positive

NairobiPosted Sep 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

The process started with an application step and then moved quickly into a live coding interview.

The questions spanned both DSA and web development; the web portion felt manageable, but the DSA questions took noticeably more time and practice to feel comfortable with. I also remember how important it was to communicate clearly while solving.

There was also an HR-focused thread to the process, where I was expected to talk about myself and answer questions about the company. Even though I felt the interview went well overall, the part that really stood out was realizing I couldn’t just rely on technical knowledge—I had to be ready to discuss the organization and answer questions that came

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