Backend Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
Round 1: I had a call with an engineer. The interview was online, with a technical round (LeetCode easy/medium) and mostly behavioral focus.
Round 2: Essentially the same, with more behavioral questions and harder LeetCode problems (medium).
Generally a good company to interview for; they were very responsive and willing to share company culture.
Questions
This is a LeetCode-style medium question for arrays/strings. Preparation is necessary for ideal efficiency.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Chewy Backend Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Chewy's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Chewy's Backend Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Chewy Work Experiences
- 2.0Decent pay, interesting work, toxic cultureBackend Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMinneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesJanuary 5, 2025Pros: Decent pay, experience developing with modern tech stacks, fast pace, and interesting problems to work on.Cons: Toxic culture, perverted incentive structures for FTEs, contractors, and managers.
- 5.0Loved It, Frequent ReorgsEngineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 12, 2025Pros: I have loved working here.Cons: Lots of reorganizations happening quite often.
- 5.0Good co-op with modern technologiesSWE Co-op • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 4, 2025Pros: Good pay, a well-structured learning environment, lots of support, and the opportunity to prove yourself.Cons: Don't get the best feedback.
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