Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
June 1, 2015
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first phone screen was with HR, gauging my interest.
The second phone screen was with the Senior Director, who described GrubHub, its teams, locations, and business model.
I asked some business-model questions and offered some innovation business ideas. He found them interesting but not yet implemented.
He then asked if I had any questions before moving to a technical peer-programming session over the web.
Questions
I was given a graphical illustration of a mouse in a maze.
Leftmeans turn 90 degrees to the left.Rightmeans turn 90 degrees to the right.
Implement the solve method.
java public interface BlindMouse { int move(); // 0 == ok, 1 == exit, -1 == blocked void turn(int direction); // 0 == left; 1 == right; }
java public class BlindMouseDriver { public void solve(BlindMouse mouse) {
} }
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Grubhub Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Grubhub's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral7%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Grubhub's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Grubhub Work Experiences
3.0
Smart people, but a bit closed-minded to new ideas
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
November 11, 2016
Pros: Great office setup, good benefits, and work with lots of very smart people.
Cons: There is a lot of pressure to "conform" to their way of thinking as far as social issues.
When there is an event that is in support of a "cause", it was expected that we participate (e.g., Pride parade, 5K walks). These all came from the very top.
It's almost like a family; it would not be good to step out of line. Just smile and go with it, because the money and benefits are worth it.
5.0
Pretty good so far
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
August 1, 2017
Pros: Everyone is pretty smart and is a pleasure to work with.
Cons: None so far. Everything is good.
1.0
Awesome Start, Horrible Leadership
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 30, 2016
Pros: I have been working at GrubHub for some time, and it was super awesome when I first started. The work was interesting, the technology was good, the pay and benefits were good, and most importantly, my co-workers were awesome.
Cons: For the past year or so, a lot of people who have worked here a long time have been jumping ship. For a bit, I kind of ignored it and assumed that most of them were hitting that 3-4 year mark and had an itch to do something more. Then, some more odd things started happening, such as all but a couple of people from recruiting being fired at the same time, just so we could hire someone from Orbitz and he could bring his team. Time went on, and more and all of a sudden, those that didn't decide to leave were now being forced out or outright fired, with no logical reasons why. New leadership seems to be targeting anyone who has worked there for multiple years and is now resorting to directly intimidating teams. The leadership beyond project and team leads here is horrible, and I would not recommend working here to anyone.
- 3.0Smart people, but a bit closed-minded to new ideasSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 11, 2016Pros: Great office setup, good benefits, and work with lots of very smart people.Cons: There is a lot of pressure to "conform" to their way of thinking as far as social issues. When there is an event that is in support of a "cause", it was expected that we participate (e.g., Pride parade, 5K walks). These all came from the very top. It's almost like a family; it would not be good to step out of line. Just smile and go with it, because the money and benefits are worth it.
- 5.0Pretty good so farSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 1, 2017Pros: Everyone is pretty smart and is a pleasure to work with.Cons: None so far. Everything is good.
- 1.0Awesome Start, Horrible LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMay 30, 2016Pros: I have been working at GrubHub for some time, and it was super awesome when I first started. The work was interesting, the technology was good, the pay and benefits were good, and most importantly, my co-workers were awesome.Cons: For the past year or so, a lot of people who have worked here a long time have been jumping ship. For a bit, I kind of ignored it and assumed that most of them were hitting that 3-4 year mark and had an itch to do something more. Then, some more odd things started happening, such as all but a couple of people from recruiting being fired at the same time, just so we could hire someone from Orbitz and he could bring his team. Time went on, and more and all of a sudden, those that didn't decide to leave were now being forced out or outright fired, with no logical reasons why. New leadership seems to be targeting anyone who has worked there for multiple years and is now resorting to directly intimidating teams. The leadership beyond project and team leads here is horrible, and I would not recommend working here to anyone.
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