Lead Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
November 18, 2025
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process was standard: a manager conversation followed by a LeetCode-style technical round. I enjoyed the overall experience. It felt like a typical big-tech interview. I am currently interviewing here.
Questions
LeetCode DSA style interview question
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Disney Lead Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Disney's interview process for their Lead Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Disney's Lead Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Disney Work Experiences
5.0
Supportive Team, Frustrating Red Tape
Lead Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 23, 2024
Pros: - Wholesome/supportive people and culture
- Interesting problems to solve
Cons: - Corporate / bureaucratic red tape
3.0
Learn Big Systems, Be Strategic
Lead Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 19, 2022
Pros: Okay place to work. You will get exposed to large distributed systems.
Cons: I do not have any cons.
I would say, like any companies, know what you want to work on. Make sure you work on marketable skillsets and always ask, 'Why should we do this versus that?' Try to understand your org OKRs and see if your team's work aligns to them.
4.0
Great Place to Work
Lead Software Engineer • Current Employee
Orlando, Florida, United States
October 24, 2025
Pros: Awesome perks for going to the parks.
Collaborative and family-based culture.
Cons: Career progression can be slow, depending on the team and sector of the business.
- 5.0Supportive Team, Frustrating Red TapeLead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 23, 2024Pros: - Wholesome/supportive people and culture - Interesting problems to solveCons: - Corporate / bureaucratic red tape
- 3.0Learn Big Systems, Be StrategicLead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 19, 2022Pros: Okay place to work. You will get exposed to large distributed systems.Cons: I do not have any cons. I would say, like any companies, know what you want to work on. Make sure you work on marketable skillsets and always ask, 'Why should we do this versus that?' Try to understand your org OKRs and see if your team's work aligns to them.
- 4.0Great Place to WorkLead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOrlando, Florida, United StatesOctober 24, 2025Pros: Awesome perks for going to the parks. Collaborative and family-based culture.Cons: Career progression can be slow, depending on the team and sector of the business.
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