Zillow Software Engineer interview experience

I had a code challenge that I needed to complete as part of the process (including a take-home style component), then additional interview stages that mixed behavioral evaluation with refactoring and system design, plus potential team-fit discussions.

Even with so many steps, the experience didn’t feel like it built toward anything. People didn’t offer real closure, and I ultimately felt like I was left hanging. The hardest part wasn’t any single question—it was the overall lack of follow-through once I finished what they asked for.

After everything, I didn’t receive an offer and I was