Scale AI New Grad SWE Debugging Interview Experience

Role: New Grad Software Engineer
Location: California
Result: Rejected

The phone screen went very well. Coding and communication also felt strong during most of the virtual onsite.

The main problem came in the debugging round. Three bugs had to be found and fixed. Two were completed, but the last one was missed before time ran out.

The rest of the loop included coding, a backend practical, a Credo interview, and a hiring manager round. Coding and backend work were completed, and the culture rounds felt fine.

A rejection arrived a few days later. No detailed feedback was provided, but the incomplete debugging round was the clearest weak point in an otherwise strong process.