Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cambridge, Massachusetts
August 1, 2014
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The recruiter sent me a message on LinkedIn in May 2014. I didn't reply until I was looking for a job, which happened in August of the same year.
He replied fast and arranged a phone conversation for the next day.
I talked to the recruiter on the phone once, and he arranged an online test. I took the test on the same day.
Two days after that, he called me and scheduled an in-person interview. I came to Cambridge and was interviewed by a tech lead, a software engineer, and a director.
Each asked different questions and explored different aspects of my skill set:
- The tech lead explored algorithms.
- The software engineer asked me about data modeling and performance optimizations.
- The director asked about previous jobs, and I showed him one application I've built.
After that, we talked about the data model and architecture of my solution and its future steps.
Questions
One of the questions asked was:
Given two sorted lists (or arrays) and a number k, create an algorithm to fetch the least k numbers of the two lists.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 42 interview experiences for the HubSpot Software Engineer role in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
45%
Pass Rate
HubSpot's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Cambridge, Massachusetts is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral12%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HubSpot's Software Engineer interview process in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
HubSpot Work Experiences
4.0
Great opportunities to learn, limited chances to lead
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 30, 2011
Pros: Ping-pong, foosball in the lunchroom, slushies, free food, and beer are just some of the great perks in the office. The atmosphere is young and full of energy. You'll never find a dull moment at HubSpot.
Cons: The energetic, young atmosphere can bring about a lack of focus and a scattered feel to the business. The flat organization can leave few chances for newer employees to become technical leads.
5.0
Best company in my 20-year career. The best days are still to come
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
August 25, 2017
Pros: I've worked at five companies in my career and seen many others, and HubSpot is, hands down, the best on so many levels. I have been able to work with some of the smartest people I've ever met, been given incredibly challenging problems to solve, have had a ton of fun, and have been able to help our customers succeed. While HubSpot has already accomplished a lot, the best days are still ahead.
Cons: If you are coming in with a lot of experience, come in with an open mind.
HubSpot is different from any place I've ever worked at -- and that's a lot of what makes it special.
But if you come in unwilling to embrace those differences and always talk about "this is how we did it at my last company", you will struggle.
5.0
I love working at HubSpot!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
December 24, 2014
Pros: The culture. I fully admit to drinking the Kool-Aid, but darn, it's tasty and refreshing. "Use good judgment" really does cover most of our policies here. It's empowering and simultaneously encourages employees to really think about their actions.
The people. They're smart, motivated, humble, and overall a great group. I joined HubSpot over two years ago with the promise of learning more than I had at any previous job, and I am still learning a ton.
The perks. They keep getting better and better.
Cons: I feel disconnected from the non-engineering parts of the company. Within engineering, things can be quirky/dysfunctional. If you can't adapt to the kind of weird ways we work (or have the moxie to effect the change you want to see), then you will not last long.
- 4.0Great opportunities to learn, limited chances to leadSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 30, 2011Pros: Ping-pong, foosball in the lunchroom, slushies, free food, and beer are just some of the great perks in the office. The atmosphere is young and full of energy. You'll never find a dull moment at HubSpot.Cons: The energetic, young atmosphere can bring about a lack of focus and a scattered feel to the business. The flat organization can leave few chances for newer employees to become technical leads.
- 5.0Best company in my 20-year career. The best days are still to comeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 25, 2017Pros: I've worked at five companies in my career and seen many others, and HubSpot is, hands down, the best on so many levels. I have been able to work with some of the smartest people I've ever met, been given incredibly challenging problems to solve, have had a ton of fun, and have been able to help our customers succeed. While HubSpot has already accomplished a lot, the best days are still ahead.Cons: If you are coming in with a lot of experience, come in with an open mind. HubSpot is different from any place I've ever worked at -- and that's a lot of what makes it special. But if you come in unwilling to embrace those differences and always talk about "this is how we did it at my last company", you will struggle.
- 5.0I love working at HubSpot!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesDecember 24, 2014Pros: The culture. I fully admit to drinking the Kool-Aid, but darn, it's tasty and refreshing. "Use good judgment" really does cover most of our policies here. It's empowering and simultaneously encourages employees to really think about their actions. The people. They're smart, motivated, humble, and overall a great group. I joined HubSpot over two years ago with the promise of learning more than I had at any previous job, and I am still learning a ton. The perks. They keep getting better and better.Cons: I feel disconnected from the non-engineering parts of the company. Within engineering, things can be quirky/dysfunctional. If you can't adapt to the kind of weird ways we work (or have the moxie to effect the change you want to see), then you will not last long.
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