Software Engineer Interview Experience - Minneapolis, Minnesota
July 20, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
A phone call included behavioral questions about current work experience.
This was followed by a 10-minute multiple-choice test with 20 questions about Java. The questions covered very specific parts of Java that I had not used before, such as Vector classes and their different implementations.
Questions
What is a Java Vector class and how is it used?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Chewy Software Engineer role in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Chewy's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Minneapolis, Minnesota is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Chewy's Software Engineer interview process in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Chewy Work Experiences
5.0
Best Company, Leadership Politics
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 17, 2025
Pros: Best company to work for
Cons: Leadership politics is the con.
4.0
High-impact projects, supportive peers, but room for clarity
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 3, 2025
Pros: • Exposure to large-scale re-platforming and system design challenges.
• Opportunities to own end-to-end initiatives across backend, frontend, and data pipelines.
• Collaborative peers and cross-functional learning (engineering, product, finance, supply chain).
• Strong culture of accountability and measurable impact on business outcomes.
• Leadership encourages innovation and welcomes new ideas.
Cons: • Prioritization can shift quickly, leading to rework and context switching.
• Some legacy systems still create inefficiencies despite modernization efforts.
• Cross-team communication occasionally slows down decision-making.
• Career progression paths could be more transparent.
• Workload can be uneven during major launches.
4.0
Great on the right team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
August 10, 2025
Pros: Very flexible with PTO/time off.
Fairly laid back.
Cons: Lots of red tape
Overengineering
- 5.0Best Company, Leadership PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 17, 2025Pros: Best company to work forCons: Leadership politics is the con.
- 4.0High-impact projects, supportive peers, but room for claritySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 3, 2025Pros: • Exposure to large-scale re-platforming and system design challenges. • Opportunities to own end-to-end initiatives across backend, frontend, and data pipelines. • Collaborative peers and cross-functional learning (engineering, product, finance, supply chain). • Strong culture of accountability and measurable impact on business outcomes. • Leadership encourages innovation and welcomes new ideas.Cons: • Prioritization can shift quickly, leading to rework and context switching. • Some legacy systems still create inefficiencies despite modernization efforts. • Cross-team communication occasionally slows down decision-making. • Career progression paths could be more transparent. • Workload can be uneven during major launches.
- 4.0Great on the right teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesAugust 10, 2025Pros: Very flexible with PTO/time off. Fairly laid back.Cons: Lots of red tape Overengineering
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