Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
March 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It was okay. They asked basic questions that you would find in your Data Structures and Algorithms class. If you prepare and know your algorithms well, then you will be fine, no sweat.
Also, they start off with a basic phone screening, with really basic coding questions, so you'll be fine.
Questions
Given a time, find the angle between the two hands.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Grubhub Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
42%
Pass Rate
Grubhub's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral8%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Grubhub's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Grubhub Work Experiences
4.0
Good Wlb, Limited Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 25, 2021
Pros: Good WLB
Decent flex vacation policy
Cons: Growth limited.
Attrition rates high during pandemic.
2.0
Political Layoffs, Good Engineers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 14, 2025
Pros: - Work-life balance was fine.
- I'm not sure after Wonder took over.
- Great fellow engineers to work together with.
Cons: Very political. I have good evidence that my layoffs were politically targeted because I had high reviews with numerous responsibilities.
Compensation is below average.
Velocity is very slow.
4.0
Nice place to work and learn
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 24, 2019
Pros: - Easy working environment and no pressure
- Up-to-date technology
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Helping seniors and management
- Opportunity to grow the career
- Stocks RSU grants
- Located right in the heart of Manhattan
- Great work-life balance
- Meal perks ($18/week) and lots of food in the cafeteria
Cons: - Meal perks: $18 covers 1.5-2 meals.
- Base salary is less than most big companies in New York.
- 4.0Good Wlb, Limited GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 25, 2021Pros: Good WLB Decent flex vacation policyCons: Growth limited. Attrition rates high during pandemic.
- 2.0Political Layoffs, Good EngineersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 14, 2025Pros: - Work-life balance was fine. - I'm not sure after Wonder took over. - Great fellow engineers to work together with.Cons: Very political. I have good evidence that my layoffs were politically targeted because I had high reviews with numerous responsibilities. Compensation is below average. Velocity is very slow.
- 4.0Nice place to work and learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 24, 2019Pros: - Easy working environment and no pressure - Up-to-date technology - Unlimited Paid Time Off - Helping seniors and management - Opportunity to grow the career - Stocks RSU grants - Located right in the heart of Manhattan - Great work-life balance - Meal perks ($18/week) and lots of food in the cafeteriaCons: - Meal perks: $18 covers 1.5-2 meals. - Base salary is less than most big companies in New York.
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