Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
June 1, 2018
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Talked to a recruiter. Went through a phone screen with the hiring manager. After talking about their technology and after reading the other glassdoor interview reviews, I decided it wasn't worth my time.
Unless you are VERY passionate about the space, I would not interview there.
Questions
Would this technology be a good fit for you?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Circle Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Circle's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Circle's Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Circle Work Experiences
5.0
Passionate and really motivated company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts
December 8, 2020
Pros: - Engineering team is really ambitious and passionate about what they do
- People on the team care and will make sure you are up to speed
- No pecking order, people are uplifting and helpful
- Startup/small team vibe
Cons: - Uncertain future; may blow up and become a huge organization or be regulated away/out competed.
- Very ambitious. Pay is competitive but for the ambitions it should (and may very well be as time goes on) rewarded.
1.0
They treat employee badly
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts
June 24, 2024
Pros: Almost none of the candidates were hired because they don't treat people well and I didn't feel respected.
Cons: RSU clawback clause so you don't get anything even if it's time-vested.
Rescinded offer then came back with a worse offer a week later.
Dead innovation and moves slowly
Pay is not competitive and they try to sell you the potential of the IPO. Good luck with that.
4.0
Great place
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts
August 16, 2020
Pros: The tech was great, the pay was fair, and it was overall excellent.
Cons: Fast-changing priorities can be challenging.
- 5.0Passionate and really motivated companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, MassachusettsDecember 8, 2020Pros: - Engineering team is really ambitious and passionate about what they do - People on the team care and will make sure you are up to speed - No pecking order, people are uplifting and helpful - Startup/small team vibeCons: - Uncertain future; may blow up and become a huge organization or be regulated away/out competed. - Very ambitious. Pay is competitive but for the ambitions it should (and may very well be as time goes on) rewarded.
- 1.0They treat employee badlySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, MassachusettsJune 24, 2024Pros: Almost none of the candidates were hired because they don't treat people well and I didn't feel respected.Cons: RSU clawback clause so you don't get anything even if it's time-vested. Rescinded offer then came back with a worse offer a week later. Dead innovation and moves slowly Pay is not competitive and they try to sell you the potential of the IPO. Good luck with that.
- 4.0Great placeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, MassachusettsAugust 16, 2020Pros: The tech was great, the pay was fair, and it was overall excellent.Cons: Fast-changing priorities can be challenging.
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