massive lay off because of AI
massive lay off because of AI
The people there are smart and helpful. The company encourages you to try new technologies, but it sometimes feels too aggressive on new things.
The working environment became more toxic after the engineer lead changed, with a stricter stack rating and quota. There were continuous layoffs.
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The interview process began with a 30-minute phone interview with the Hiring Manager, followed by a 4-hour onsite interview. Square used to be a commanding brand and a great opportunity for anyone in the tech industry. When I met a few folks on the
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Applied via internal referral for a senior engineering role, but I was advised to interview for a Software Engineer Manager position. The interview was average to above average, with tons of generic questions. Good vibe. I had natural synergy with
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San Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 1, 2016The interview process began with a 30-minute phone interview with the Hiring Manager, followed by a 4-hour onsite interview. Square used to be a commanding brand and a great opportunity for anyone in the tech industry. When I met a few folks on the
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CanadaMarch 3, 2022Worst recruiter I've ever had to deal with. He scheduled the interview twice, and I took time off work so I could talk to him. First, he canceled the interview at the last minute. The second time he rescheduled, he didn’t even bother to show up. No
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Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 1, 2021Applied via internal referral for a senior engineering role, but I was advised to interview for a Software Engineer Manager position. The interview was average to above average, with tons of generic questions. Good vibe. I had natural synergy with
