Process
A recruiter contacted me through LinkedIn. After a discussion over email, there were two phone calls with recruiters. Both were very positive, but their technical team, after reviewing my profile, decided not to proceed with my application. They were very friendly and respectful people.
Questions
General behavioural questions, rundown of your experience, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Headspace Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Headspace's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral11%
Negative56%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Headspace's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Headspace Work Experiences
2.0
Bait and switch
Software Engineer • Former Employee
July 16, 2025
Pros: It used to be a great place to work, with great perks and empathetic co-workers. There used to be 4.5-day workweeks (every other Friday off) and remote work focused around some core hours. However, other than some lovely folks working there, these perks are no more.
Cons: Incredibly disorganized with no clear pathway to profitability. Mass benefit cuts, but no increase in pay.
The 4.5-day workweeks are gone, and the CEO just announced RTO with no clear justification. Poor work-life balance and huge amounts of technical debt.
They claim they have achieved recent profitability, but it's only because of mass cost reduction through layoffs, people leaving, and outsourcing.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 25, 2021
Pros: Great benefits, culture, pay, and location.
Cons: Nothing major that I can think of.
4.0
Good place, but with growing pains
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 16, 2019
Pros: The working environment is very good. You don't really feel stressed, and people care how you feel.
Cons: A lot of miscommunication between management.
The company grew very fast, and it came with some pain.
- 2.0Bait and switchSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 16, 2025Pros: It used to be a great place to work, with great perks and empathetic co-workers. There used to be 4.5-day workweeks (every other Friday off) and remote work focused around some core hours. However, other than some lovely folks working there, these perks are no more.Cons: Incredibly disorganized with no clear pathway to profitability. Mass benefit cuts, but no increase in pay. The 4.5-day workweeks are gone, and the CEO just announced RTO with no clear justification. Poor work-life balance and huge amounts of technical debt. They claim they have achieved recent profitability, but it's only because of mass cost reduction through layoffs, people leaving, and outsourcing.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 25, 2021Pros: Great benefits, culture, pay, and location.Cons: Nothing major that I can think of.
- 4.0Good place, but with growing painsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 16, 2019Pros: The working environment is very good. You don't really feel stressed, and people care how you feel.Cons: A lot of miscommunication between management. The company grew very fast, and it came with some pain.
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