Upstart·Software Engineer

Upstart Software Engineer interview experience

Got offer

Medium

Positive

United StatesPosted Aug 2018 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

From the start, the recruiter felt notably responsive and transparent, which helped the process feel manageable.

The time from initial contact to the decision was short—only a couple of weeks—and the final decision happened in under 24 hours.

The interview itself matched the general pattern I’d seen elsewhere: a few algorithm questions, some implementation work, and system design questions. What I appreciated most was that the recruiter supported me through the negotiating stage too, and they were upfront about what was happening.

I didn’t end up with the job offer. Still, the process itself felt efficient and well-handled, even if the recruiter wasn’t permanent for the whole time since she was

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