To me it appears your issue is with interviewing and not software engineering as a career. I have had several jobs with a probation period. It is just another

To me it appears your issue is with interviewing and not software engineering as a career. I have had several jobs with a probation period. It is just another point to negotiate. So if you believe that you can demonstrate your value to a job over a period of a month or two, then why not make the offer. Isn't it just like a post-internship?