Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
September 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process is long and frustrating. HR basically would not respond to your email. Some interviewers are truly not professional.
However, the interview pipeline and the whole process is pretty good I would say.
Questions
The topics included system design, OOP, and a few behavioral questions.
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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
5.0
Enduring and dynamic startup with a renewed, reinvigorated focus
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 13, 2020
Pros: - Smart, kind, highly-motivated people
- High levels of personal autonomy and ownership
- Interesting and pioneering product
- Just completed a $25m funding round
Cons: It's easy to overwork yourself if you're not careful.
If you need strict structure in the office, this is not the place.
The company is still finding its place in an uncertain market.
There is no 401k match, but the solid pay makes up for it.
5.0
I love it
Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 12, 2019
Pros: There are lots of things happening all the time. There are really smart people. They offer excellent benefits. The work is interesting in a new industry.
Cons: Personally, I love working here. It's the best fintech company in Boston. Some may not like the pressure that comes with working at a startup but I think that's what makes it interesting and rewarding.
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.
- 5.0Enduring and dynamic startup with a renewed, reinvigorated focusSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 13, 2020Pros: - Smart, kind, highly-motivated people - High levels of personal autonomy and ownership - Interesting and pioneering product - Just completed a $25m funding roundCons: It's easy to overwork yourself if you're not careful. If you need strict structure in the office, this is not the place. The company is still finding its place in an uncertain market. There is no 401k match, but the solid pay makes up for it.
- 5.0I love itSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 12, 2019Pros: There are lots of things happening all the time. There are really smart people. They offer excellent benefits. The work is interesting in a new industry.Cons: Personally, I love working here. It's the best fintech company in Boston. Some may not like the pressure that comes with working at a startup but I think that's what makes it interesting and rewarding.
- 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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