Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
Got contacted by a recruiter.
Discussed the requirements.
Some skills did not match my experience, but the recruiter said we are fine with it.
After a lot of delays, the interview was scheduled with the director.
The director did not seem to move forward because of the skills that did not match.
I was told there would be a coding round, but we did not even do any coding after knowing the skills did not match.
Suggestion: Hiring managers need to see the resume before even selecting for the interview. Wasting time on both ends doesn’t look good.
Questions
Did you work on AWS Sagemaker?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Fidelity Investments Principal Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Fidelity Investments's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Fidelity Investments's Principal Software Engineer interview process in United States.
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.
- 5.0Great Balance, Good BenefitsPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDurham, North Carolina, United StatesOctober 31, 2025Pros: Benefits, Work-life balance, Career mobilityCons: Nothing much.
- 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.
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