Veracyte Senior Software Engineer interview questions

The interview process consisted of: 1 introductory chat with Hiring Manager and recruiter 2 coding rounds (DSA, algorithms; Amazon-level difficulty) 2 behavioral rounds (largely leadership principles, very Amazon-style) 1 system design round (not at true large-scale, but expecting detailed solutions) Most interviewers were direct, but some came across as rude and dismissive. The interviewers are mostly ex-Amazon employees, and the process closely mirrors Amazon’s standards. Be prepared for tough questions regardless. If you're a current or ex-Amazonian, you'll likely get calls for interviews. Otherwise, it's quite hard to even get considered — the process seems biased toward Amazon candidates. Company Policies & Benefits: The benefits are not as competitive as the rest of the industry. They offer 6 weeks of maternity leave for birth mothers, which is quite limited compared to other tech companies. Visa sponsorship is not offered upfront; they only consider it after your first year based on performance and business needs. Overall Experience: The process felt unnecessarily tough for a company of their scale, with an over-reliance on Amazon-style evaluation. Culture and benefits also seem less attractive compared to bigger or more established companies.