Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
I applied online.
I had an initial screen with a recruiter. It was a very professional and thorough discussion.
I then had an interview on Karat, which consisted of two parts: system design questions followed by a coding session revolving around DSA. I would say it's equivalent to a LeetCode medium.
They got back to me a couple of days later with feedback.
Questions
What strategies would you implement for load balancing on a music streaming platform?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Headspace Senior Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Headspace's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Headspace's Senior Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Headspace Work Experiences
- 5.0An awesome place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 1, 2025Pros: - Great project - Good benefitsCons: Salary is not very good.
- 4.0Good values and good peopleSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesMarch 6, 2025Pros: - Great people. - Mindfulness and work/life balance are prioritized at all levels of the company.Cons: - Benefits have been getting cut. - People have been leaving.
- 2.0Times have changedSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 23, 2024Pros: Wonderful people up until the upper management position.Cons: - Leadership is absolutely tone-deaf and lacks true empathy. - Constant change in priorities. - Unclear direction from leadership. - Removed maybe the only positive portion of the benefits (every other Friday off).
