Process
Not difficult, but definitely a well-rounded interview process. The discussion covered designing systems related to their work and an implementation question for a well-known algorithm, which was to be done in pseudocode.
Questions
How would you design this algorithm that we use at work?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 48 interview experiences for the Etsy Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
4%
Pass Rate
Etsy's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive31%
Neutral25%
Negative44%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Etsy's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Etsy Work Experiences
2.0
Good Culture, Toxic Now
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 13, 2024
Pros: The company in general had a good culture, but
Cons: It became very toxic last year.
Some peers treat others as enemies, which is harsh to new hires. The road map and managers are changed constantly.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 5, 2024
Pros: Great work-life balance and a large degree of freedom to choose what to work on.
Cons: Constant reorganization.
Leadership speaks in vague terms.
5.0
A friendly, happy place to work!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Brooklyn, New York, United States
July 27, 2020
Pros: - Really positive growth culture.
- Friendly, non-competitive teammates who are always happy to help.
- Realistic expectations from managers.
- Lots of company-wide holidays.
- Wonderful work-life balance.
Cons: On-boarding can be difficult if you start while the company is working from home.
- 2.0Good Culture, Toxic NowSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 13, 2024Pros: The company in general had a good culture, butCons: It became very toxic last year. Some peers treat others as enemies, which is harsh to new hires. The road map and managers are changed constantly.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 5, 2024Pros: Great work-life balance and a large degree of freedom to choose what to work on.Cons: Constant reorganization. Leadership speaks in vague terms.
- 5.0A friendly, happy place to work!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBrooklyn, New York, United StatesJuly 27, 2020Pros: - Really positive growth culture. - Friendly, non-competitive teammates who are always happy to help. - Realistic expectations from managers. - Lots of company-wide holidays. - Wonderful work-life balance.Cons: On-boarding can be difficult if you start while the company is working from home.
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