Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Brooklyn, New York
Process
First, there was an online assessment asking you to add functionality to an application with an Express.js backend.
Then, the on-site included:
- A behavioral interview with an engineer
- A technical interview
- A chat with the recruiter
- A tour of the office
Questions
The on-site technical question was focused around debugging an existing codebase in Flask. This was not really data structures or algorithms related, but rather more about how you can adapt to a codebase in a framework you're not expected to have any experience in.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Etsy Software Engineer Intern role in Brooklyn, New York.
Success Rate
Etsy's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Brooklyn, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Etsy's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Brooklyn, New York.
Etsy Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to work as an intern!Software Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSeptember 22, 2021Pros: Lots of mentorship opportunities. Was able to take ownership in work.Cons: A remote internship made it more difficult to connect with other interns.
- 2.0Solid, but gone downhillEngineer • Current EmployeeBrooklyn, New York, United StatesSeptember 20, 2025Pros: Nice and interesting coworkers. Gorgeous office. Brand name, people love Etsy.Cons: Weak leadership, especially at the top.
- 5.0Etsy is greatEngineer • Current EmployeeBrooklyn, New York, United StatesAugust 13, 2025Pros: Etsy has a great work culture.Cons: No major cons of working at Etsy.
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