Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
March 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The process was split into 3 steps.
- First, you are sent a 10-minute HackerRank test with Java-specific questions.
- Second, you are invited to an hour-long webcam screen; they will ask questions about your employment history, as well as some technical questions.
- Finally, if you passed the other two interviews, you'll be invited on-site. There, you'll speak with some of the engineers and whiteboard code.
Questions
Describe how you might design a Library using Object-Oriented principles.
What fields should it have?
What data structures should it use?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Chewy Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Chewy's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral6%
Negative56%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Chewy's Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Chewy Work Experiences
3.0
Not so great experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
June 21, 2021
Pros: It has great potential to become a world leader in pet e-commerce. There's a lot to learn for any engineer.
Cons: Work culture is not so great.
4.0
Chewy Software Co-op
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
April 22, 2021
Pros: Great company.
High salary.
Very collaborative environment.
Cons: Very selective. Sometimes harsh on interns.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
March 28, 2023
Pros: Good people, dogs in the office, work as remote as you want.
Cons: Some orgs are more dysfunctional than others.
- 3.0Not so great experienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJune 21, 2021Pros: It has great potential to become a world leader in pet e-commerce. There's a lot to learn for any engineer.Cons: Work culture is not so great.
- 4.0Chewy Software Co-opSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesApril 22, 2021Pros: Great company. High salary. Very collaborative environment.Cons: Very selective. Sometimes harsh on interns.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesMarch 28, 2023Pros: Good people, dogs in the office, work as remote as you want.Cons: Some orgs are more dysfunctional than others.
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