Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
Spoke with a recruiter via email.
Phone call with recruiter #1, during which a technical assessment was scheduled.
Technical assessment with an engineer.
Phone call with recruiter #2, scheduling the onsite interview.
Onsite interview with several Chime staff members.
Questions
Standard algorithm assessment for technical assessment.
Behavioral questions and algorithmic assessment for the onsite interview.
Example: Tell me a time when a team member challenged you.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Chime Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
Chime's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Chime's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Chime Work Experiences
- 5.0Good Food, Lacking VisionSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 8, 2025Pros: Nice colleagues. Cutting-edge technology to learn. Catered breakfast and lunch.Cons: No vision from upper leadership. Stock down. Some burnt out, some coasting.
- 4.0Great Place to Work, But Stock SucksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 26, 2025Pros: WLB is good but team dependent.Cons: The stock is in the toilet.
- 3.0Growth Potential, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 23, 2025Pros: Decent opportunity for growth, large scope for younger hires.Cons: Mid-pay over-work layoffs
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