Software Engineer Interview Experience - Madrid, Spain
October 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I had several and varied interviews with different people:
- Pair programming sessions with a focus on algorithms and data structures.
- Pair programming sessions with a focus on the particular technology I'd be working with.
- Design systems interviews.
- A behavioral interview.
I also had some sessions with the recruiter, so they could tell me what to expect from the next step and how to prepare for it.
There was also a short call with a few engineers where you can ask them whatever you want, from tech-related questions to what it's like to live in Stockholm.
The process was quite long, but my recruiter gave me some deadlines so I knew when to expect news, and my experience was very positive.
Questions
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Typical questions related to the technology I'd be working with.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Spotify Software Engineer role in Madrid, Spain.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Spotify's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Madrid, Spain is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Spotify's Software Engineer interview process in Madrid, Spain.
Spotify Work Experiences
2.0
Gliding into a tailspin
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
November 7, 2014
Pros: An international melting pot for some of the greatest engineers in Europe.
A diverse pool of talents, where everyone is either 10X or T-shaped.
Fascinating problems to work on, right on the intersection of Arts and Technology.
You get to attend one conference of choice a year, anywhere in the world.
Swedish benefits (parental, health, etc.) and the work-life balance are really great.
Cons: - Completely inadequate compensation, with huge disparity between STO and NYC.
- Bug-ridden tech stack full of tech debt.
- Stock option program benefits only the upper management, with even the oldest employees left with minimal benefits.
- No growth opportunities.
- Irresponsible HR, mostly interested in scoring another international travel.
- Cliques rule the company.
- People are hired based on where they worked before, with existing talent passed over.
- Hiring from big corporations affects the culture negatively.
- Management responsible for the largest engineering mishaps of the past year – the Black Redesign and My Music – ends up getting promoted.
4.0
One good thing about music: when it hits you, you feel no pain
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
March 27, 2013
Pros: - Amazing culture with some of the brightest engineers I've ever worked with... and we get to play with music data!
- Minimal politics and autonomous teams means engineers actually shape the product features.
- Great relationship between product and engineering.
- Bands regularly come by and give in-office performances.
- Fully stocked kitchen and open office layout.
- MUSIC!
Cons: Management is a bit lacking. There are some managers that have management positions because they've been with the company the longest, not because they are the most capable or qualified.
4.0
Great working environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 11, 2023
Pros: Great working environment and work-life balance.
Cons: can be fully remote, which might be a bit hard for the team to meet in person.
- 2.0Gliding into a tailspinSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenNovember 7, 2014Pros: An international melting pot for some of the greatest engineers in Europe. A diverse pool of talents, where everyone is either 10X or T-shaped. Fascinating problems to work on, right on the intersection of Arts and Technology. You get to attend one conference of choice a year, anywhere in the world. Swedish benefits (parental, health, etc.) and the work-life balance are really great.Cons: - Completely inadequate compensation, with huge disparity between STO and NYC. - Bug-ridden tech stack full of tech debt. - Stock option program benefits only the upper management, with even the oldest employees left with minimal benefits. - No growth opportunities. - Irresponsible HR, mostly interested in scoring another international travel. - Cliques rule the company. - People are hired based on where they worked before, with existing talent passed over. - Hiring from big corporations affects the culture negatively. - Management responsible for the largest engineering mishaps of the past year – the Black Redesign and My Music – ends up getting promoted.
- 4.0One good thing about music: when it hits you, you feel no painSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 27, 2013Pros: - Amazing culture with some of the brightest engineers I've ever worked with... and we get to play with music data! - Minimal politics and autonomous teams means engineers actually shape the product features. - Great relationship between product and engineering. - Bands regularly come by and give in-office performances. - Fully stocked kitchen and open office layout. - MUSIC!Cons: Management is a bit lacking. There are some managers that have management positions because they've been with the company the longest, not because they are the most capable or qualified.
- 4.0Great working environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 11, 2023Pros: Great working environment and work-life balance.Cons: can be fully remote, which might be a bit hard for the team to meet in person.
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