Process
HR call, technical screen, then final round (behavioral, technical depth, system design).
I got stumped on the technical depth, full-stack exercise because it took me a while to understand the prompt (my fault, though, for not being familiar with network concepts).
I also don't think I did well in the system design portion because it was my first system design interview ever, but it would have been an easy/average system design question.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 interview experiences for the Headway Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Headway's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Headway's 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 :)
- 5.0Awesome people and meaningful workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 22, 2026Pros: There are awesome people, meaningful work, a great work/life balance, lots of support, and executives who respond well to feedback.Cons: Company-level goals can shift frequently.
- 2.0I don't recommend joiningSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 27, 2023Pros: The recruiter tricked me, and this role is not what I thought it is. Avoid at all costs.Cons: I think the overall mission is good.
