Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
First, there was a multiple-choice coding test.
Then, a simple call with HR.
After getting through that, I had a video call with a developer who asked me simple Java questions.
I was then asked to come onsite, where they mostly asked about my projects and some random design questions.
Nothing technical, really.
He asked one question afterward about overloading vs. overriding.
Questions
What is a try-catch-finally statement?
Where are the fundamentals of OOP?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Chewy Software Engineer (Internship) role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Chewy's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in Boston, Massachusetts is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Chewy's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Chewy Work Experiences
- 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.
- 4.0Great equity program, but predictable corporate blind spotsSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 7, 2025Pros: - Dog-friendly workplace - No "firing right before vest" for employees receiving equity - Deadlines are reasonableCons: - Too many engineers on "the next big thing" getting all of the praise. - Value = supply / demand ratio: someone on a one-person project is more valuable than someone on a 5-person team project. - Lot of emphasis on capitalizable hours, questionable benefit to doing this, but not too bad. - Promotions based on review boards exacerbate the above, emphasizing high-visibility projects.
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