Software Engineer New Grad Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
Challenge 1: CodeSignal test, 4 questions 2 easy and 2 medium/hard.
Challenge 2: Coding test in Java, not very difficult but requires some knowledge
Interview loop: Round 1: Coding of 1h30min. Round 2: Classical system design of 1 hour. Round 3: Behavioral questions, the interviewer was very kind and welcoming.
Questions
The coding round was not very LeetCode oriented, pretty simple and industry oriented, which is something I liked.
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Success Rate
Circle's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Circle's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Circle Work Experiences
- 4.0Interesting work, growth potentialSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, MassachusettsJanuary 9, 2022Pros: Work is interesting, WLB is mostly good. Permanent WFH. Encouraged to take time off.Cons: Occasionally long hours are necessary.
- 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.
- 3.0cutthroatSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, MassachusettsMarch 4, 2026Pros: - Good industry - Growing - Full remote - Decent payCons: - out of touch tech leadership - cutthroat review cycle - demanding w/l balance - got rid of offsite team gatherings
