Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
April 7, 2026
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took three months.
It was a typical software engineer process.
- Recruiter screen.
- Technical assessment (non-LeetCode) in a practical style.
- Hiring manager chat for a vibe check.
- Full-day onsite with two more technical assessments with different engineers, architecture, and a past project walkthrough.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Block Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Block's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral25%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Block's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Block Work Experiences
5.0
Great company, great perks, and a mission that makes you feel good at the end of the day
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 9, 2021
Pros: Whenever I talk to somebody that uses Square, whether physical or online, I rarely hear negative feedback. In fact, a majority of the time it is all about how fantastic a service it is. That kind of feedback from your local small businesses makes work feel meaningful.
Cons: As of now, I don't really have any cons.
4.0
Chill Vibe, Weak Leadership
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 23, 2025
Pros: Chill, nice people. Internal mobility always an option. Fully remote.
Cons: Leadership is weak, the Peter Principle in action. I don't know what I can say without revealing too much, but basically, when I look at them, I don't think they are smart or eloquent. Everything is very 'vibes' based, which I struggle with.
5.0
Flexible Hours, Public Speaking Focus
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 20, 2021
Pros: Flexible work hours, lots of vacation.
Cons: Lots of emphasis on public speaking.
- 5.0Great company, great perks, and a mission that makes you feel good at the end of the daySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 9, 2021Pros: Whenever I talk to somebody that uses Square, whether physical or online, I rarely hear negative feedback. In fact, a majority of the time it is all about how fantastic a service it is. That kind of feedback from your local small businesses makes work feel meaningful.Cons: As of now, I don't really have any cons.
- 4.0Chill Vibe, Weak LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 23, 2025Pros: Chill, nice people. Internal mobility always an option. Fully remote.Cons: Leadership is weak, the Peter Principle in action. I don't know what I can say without revealing too much, but basically, when I look at them, I don't think they are smart or eloquent. Everything is very 'vibes' based, which I struggle with.
- 5.0Flexible Hours, Public Speaking FocusSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 20, 2021Pros: Flexible work hours, lots of vacation.Cons: Lots of emphasis on public speaking.
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