Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
August 21, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Totally messed-up process. During the initial chat with HR, he promised I could use C++. However, during the actual coding, the interviewer insisted I could only use C# or another language. I told this immediately to HR, who apologized and promised to reschedule. However, 10 minutes later, he changed the word again and claimed it had to be C#. In the job description, they mentioned other languages were okay. What a disorganized place!!!
Questions
Didn’t actually start, since they messed up the language choice.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the DraftKings Senior Software Engineer role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
DraftKings's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for DraftKings's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
DraftKings Work Experiences
1.0
Not a merit-based culture
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
October 2, 2024
Pros: Decent benefits and PTO.
Some decent co-workers.
Cons: Poor management and inconsistent, non-actionable, vague feedback are not common.
There is very inconsistent leveling, where DEI is prioritized over merit.
DEI hires get to coast while non-DEI hires are picking up the slack.
Managers regularly try to game the 360 review process, and metrics are more important than actual business value delivered.
Empire-building managers.
Very bureaucratic processes that do not contribute to increasing quality or value delivered.
4.0
Good people, good WLB, good company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
July 6, 2021
Pros: Great people, great office. Collegiality and culture are strong.
Cons: At the time, there was some high-level disorganization, understandable in hindsight as the IPO was about to happen.
5.0
Fast-Paced and Fun
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
April 8, 2018
Pros: Constant new development and innovation. Starting early on, you will be expected to design, build, and test your own systems.
Ownership means learning all about the deployment, maintenance, and testing side of the process, as well as coding.
Surrounded by excellent engineers.
Fun office perks and culture. Snacks, beer/wine, and extracurricular events help build more personal relationships with coworkers.
Flexible schedule and vacation time/work from home policy.
Cons: - Incredibly fast-paced, and a "bias for action" means projects are often started before they are fully thought out. You will probably build at least one thing that doesn't get shipped or used in production. It can sometimes feel like the team is scrambling without a clear goal.
- The engineering org structure is constantly changing, and career paths are not as clearly defined as they should be.
- 1.0Not a merit-based cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 2, 2024Pros: Decent benefits and PTO. Some decent co-workers.Cons: Poor management and inconsistent, non-actionable, vague feedback are not common. There is very inconsistent leveling, where DEI is prioritized over merit. DEI hires get to coast while non-DEI hires are picking up the slack. Managers regularly try to game the 360 review process, and metrics are more important than actual business value delivered. Empire-building managers. Very bureaucratic processes that do not contribute to increasing quality or value delivered.
- 4.0Good people, good WLB, good companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJuly 6, 2021Pros: Great people, great office. Collegiality and culture are strong.Cons: At the time, there was some high-level disorganization, understandable in hindsight as the IPO was about to happen.
- 5.0Fast-Paced and FunSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesApril 8, 2018Pros: Constant new development and innovation. Starting early on, you will be expected to design, build, and test your own systems. Ownership means learning all about the deployment, maintenance, and testing side of the process, as well as coding. Surrounded by excellent engineers. Fun office perks and culture. Snacks, beer/wine, and extracurricular events help build more personal relationships with coworkers. Flexible schedule and vacation time/work from home policy.Cons: - Incredibly fast-paced, and a "bias for action" means projects are often started before they are fully thought out. You will probably build at least one thing that doesn't get shipped or used in production. It can sometimes feel like the team is scrambling without a clear goal. - The engineering org structure is constantly changing, and career paths are not as clearly defined as they should be.
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