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Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts

December 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

The interview process began with a take-home API coding challenge.

The next round included JavaScript questions covering topics such as prototypes, caching, memoization, and the usage of 'this'. There was also a coding challenge, where my task was to merge two lists and refine the algorithm.

The final stage was System Design. Unfortunately, I did not make it past this part.

A few days later, the recruiter called to discuss feedback. I believe my nerves led me to jump into the system design section without asking enough clarifying questions.

It's remarkable that they actually entertain the idea of providing feedback; I don't know another company that does this.

The recruiter mentioned that they often re-evaluate candidates after 12-14 months. However, due to my strong performance in the other areas, they would consider me again in another 10-12 months. Better than nothing, I suppose.

Overall, it was a good experience.

Questions

Merge two lists to the n'th item. Implement a function that adds commas between each character in a string, then do it by extending its prototype. Design a reusable component.

Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the HubSpot Senior Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.

Success Rate

14%
Pass Rate

HubSpot's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive50%
Neutral29%
Negative21%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for HubSpot's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.