Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
The interview process was enjoyable and straightforward. The process was a phone screening, a technical screening, and a three-part final round consisting of a behavioral, system design, and another technical interview. Everyone was really cool, nice to talk to, and helpful if you were stuck during the interview. The first technical question is a bit more algorithm-heavy, but not quite LeetCode. The second technical question is more relevant to the company. The process moved quickly, and the recruiters were really helpful and efficient.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Headway Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Headway's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Headway's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Headway Work Experiences
- 5.0Great mission, great people, a bit intenseSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 25, 2025Pros: Great mission, great people, strong performance, and roadmap.Cons: A bit intense, but hey, we want to actually make an impact. When people care, things usually get a bit intense :)
- 2.0Mental Health Company, except for EmployeeEngineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 26, 2025Pros: - Pay was good - Ability to work remoteCons: - Required extreme overtime. - Thrown into projects with overoptimistic deadlines.
- 5.0Outstanding culture with incredible peopleDirector of Engineering • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 13, 2025Pros: The culture at Headway is phenomenal — people are genuinely kind, motivated, and mission-driven. The energy across the company is contagious, and you can feel how much everyone cares about what we’re building. The growth trajectory is incredible, and it’s exciting to be part of a team scaling this fast. The onboarding process was one of the best I’ve experienced in tech — thoughtful, well-organized, and designed to set you up for success from day one.Cons: Not many so far. The pace is fast and the company is evolving quickly, so there’s some ambiguity at times—but that’s also part of what makes it exciting.
