Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
July 27, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process consisted of a recruiter call, 4 CodeSignal questions, and a take home.
Take home asked for 5 - 7 hours, which I found highly suspicious and my suspicion was right. Clearly they are using people's time to get free work.
Questions
The process involved answering algorithm and bugfix questions, followed by a dashboard take home.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 29 interview experiences for the Circle Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Circle's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive28%
Neutral21%
Negative52%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Circle's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Circle Work Experiences
3.0
Meh
Software Engineer • Former Employee
September 2, 2021
Pros: I am working on cool stuff with good people.
Cons: Company is changing its mind of the "plan" every 6 months
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.
4.0
Smart coworkers tackling interesting problems despite changes
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 23, 2026
Pros: Smart coworkers, competent executives, interesting problems.
Cons: Landscape rapidly changing, but you could consider this a pro as well.
- 3.0MehSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 2, 2021Pros: I am working on cool stuff with good people.Cons: Company is changing its mind of the "plan" every 6 months
- 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.
- 4.0Smart coworkers tackling interesting problems despite changesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 23, 2026Pros: Smart coworkers, competent executives, interesting problems.Cons: Landscape rapidly changing, but you could consider this a pro as well.
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