Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
30-minute behavioral and 30-minute technical interview after a phone screening. Fairly simple: Who are you, what's your background, teamwork, projects. Overall, more conversational than anything. The entire process was lengthy because the VP who needed to approve the final selection was on vacation. A final informational meeting was set up with her when she returned before an offer was made.
Questions
The most complex application you've worked on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Fidelity Investments Principal Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Fidelity Investments's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Fidelity Investments's Principal Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Fidelity Investments Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Resources, Petty PoliticsPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 15, 2025Pros: Good Employer with good resources.Cons: Nothing wrong. Cheap managers do lots of politics.
- 2.0Absolutely hate itPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 25, 2025Pros: Some benefits are decent, but they are not enough to offset the below-average pay.Cons: - Poor work-life balance due to an overly strict in-office policy — management closely monitors attendance and the number of hours spent on-site. - Ineffective engineering management — many leaders lack proper communication skills, technical and domain knowledge, accountability, and motivation, making them unfit for their positions.
- 5.0Good Culture, Low PayPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 22, 2025Pros: Work culture is good most of the time.Cons: Pay is low sometimes.
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