Harvard University Senior Software Engineer interview questions
based on 2 ratings - Updated Apr 24, 2025
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Candidates applying for Senior Software Engineer roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Harvard University overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Harvard University as a Senior Software Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) in Mar 2024
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I applied for this position at the end of February and had my first interview with the Software Engineering Manager by the end of March. However, I have not received any communication or a rejection letter until early June. I feel they may have silently rejected my application, which seems unprofessional, considering that sending a rejection email wouldn't be difficult.