LawnStarter Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at LawnStarter.
LawnStarter
Software Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and a few days later got an email. The recruiter who contacted me wasn't the one I eventually spoke with. The initial screening interview was intense, like a grilling. The recruiter used the whole 45 minutes and didn't allow time for my questions until the very end, and even then, the answers were unhelpful as they didn't seem to have the information. The very next day, I got a rejection email from a different recruiter, stating they were moving forward with someone whose background was a closer match. This makes me wonder if they even looked at my resume. Given the recruiter's reactions, I suspect age discrimination might be a factor. Overall, it felt like a waste of time, and I found the experience disrespectful. This is definitely not a company I'd want to work for.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your process for managing the project lifecycle?
LawnStarter
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Got a message from a recruiter on LinkedIn. Then had a screening call that lasted over 45 minutes. They asked a lot about my experience. The recruiter said she'd talk to the hiring manager and send a take-home test. I followed up later, but never heard back. It's a bummer when companies don't even send a quick note to say they're not moving forward.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would your team lead say about your performance?
LawnStarter
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The whole interview process took 7 weeks, with about 5 hours of video calls. There was a technical test to do at home, which took around 8 hours if done correctly without using AI. The background check was quite disrespectful to my references, asking them to schedule a video call instead of a quick phone call, and they even ran late. After passing all stages, they didn't make an offer and just declined me. I felt it was a huge waste of time for everyone involved.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your complete history, starting from school, in SOW format.
- Complete the technical test, which is simple but time-consuming.
- Discuss cultural fit for 2 hours.
LawnStarter Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from LawnStarter interview reports.
“Tell me about your complete history, starting from school, in SOW format.”
Read reports →“Can you describe your process for managing the project lifecycle?”
Read reports →“What would your team lead say about your performance?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your career path?”
Read reports →“What was your performance rating at your previous employers, and can you elaborate on your experiences there?”
Read report →“Can you describe your past employment history and provide insights into your roles and responsibilities?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 LawnStarter interview reports.