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Software Engineer New Grad Interview Experience - United States

December 1, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

3 Rounds - 60 Minute system design (this is not a common thing for most new grad interviews) 120 Minute paired programming round (make some API to interact with a database) 30 minute hiring manager round

Interviewer for system design was rude and uninterested. He was constantly checking his phone and would only answer in a condescending tone. Most new grad interviews for SWE do not ask system design questions as a lot of candidates lack experience. I managed to get through this round with minimal help however when I did receive help the interviewer seemed almost offended I did not know the answer.

Paired programming round is very easy, interviewer was awesome and polite. Create an API that handles transactions in a database (add/subtract amount from a wallet), answered all questions and follow ups in about 50 or so minutes.

Hiring manager was also quite rude and seemed uninterested from the start. Asks typical HM interview questions (tell me about a time where you had a conflict, etc.). Did not receive any feedback but I would say this is where I got rejected. The biggest red flag was the interviewer seemed hesitant to answer some of my questions on growth in the company and team placement.

New grads be wary of applying here. Both online assessments are unnecessarily difficult when compared to the onsite difficulty. Interviewers seem too worried about their own agenda rather than giving candidates their full attention.

Questions

Design a system to reserve a ticket (Ticketmaster/JetBlue/etc..)

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Interview Statistics

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Success Rate

0%
Pass Rate

Circle's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive50%
Neutral17%
Negative33%

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