Safaricom Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 43 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Safaricom.
Safaricom
Software Engineer
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Coding Technical
Went through online codility tests and then an interview on hirevue. Didn't have any physical interviews that I know of, but I might be mistaken. Overall it was a good experience and pretty challenging for many people I know.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you used data structures and algorithms.
Safaricom
Software Engineer
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral
The interview process was quite rigorous and they were looking for quality candidates. The interviewers were nice and tried to help out. On the downside, it took a very long time. Also, they used tests like Codility which might not be the best way to find good employees. They also put a lot of focus on gender and inclusivity, which is good, but maybe too much, making quality less of a focus.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you briefly introduce yourself?
Safaricom
Software Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral
The interview process was smooth and well-organized. It began with an online assessment on Codility, followed by a comprehensive interview with the hiring manager. Overall, the experience was positive, and I received encouraging feedback, which reinforced my interest in the role and company.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you interested in working for Safaricom
Safaricom Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Safaricom interview reports.
“Can you define what a REST API is?”
Read reports →“Can you explain in detail the whole modulation process in a GSM network?”
Read reports →“How would you consume a GraphQL endpoint on the front end?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what a load balancer is and how it functions?”
Read reports →“How do you write code in JavaScript?”
Read report →“Tell me about arrays in data structures”
Read report →“Can you explain what ETL is and provide examples of its application?”
Read report →“How would you approach the islands and water problem?”
Read report →“What other companies are similar to us?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 43 Safaricom interview reports.