Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
July 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The recruiter was positive and responsive, and advocated for me to have the best interview experience.
The technical interviewer was fair, and the senior engineer was kind and also wanted me to succeed.
During the second interview, I met with a senior engineer who, honestly, asked me some pretty easy coding questions. I absolutely bombed them because I was expecting to have to solve a hard LeetCode problem.
Just a word of advice: review web fundamentals. When we work in frameworks and libraries 24/7, we tend to get rusty on a lot of the basics. This was a pretty embarrassing interview for me.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 26 interview experiences for the Spotify Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
19%
Pass Rate
Spotify's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral19%
Negative27%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Spotify's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Spotify Work Experiences
5.0
A great place for me at this point in life
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 29, 2020
Pros: The work-life balance is excellent. Upper management is transparent and honest. Compensation is good (but not as good as other big tech companies). The NYC office is beautiful, and the food program has gotten so much better over time.
Spotify is overall a great place to work if you have or are starting a family. The parental leave program is second to none, and they're extremely supportive as you reintegrate back into the office.
Cons: If you care solely about maximizing compensation, then Spotify might not be for you. You'll make more at any of the big tech companies, but likely the work-life balance will be poor.
Reorgs are also a way of life here, often times unnecessary. There can also be a lot of politics and backstabbing at the mid-management level.
5.0
Great, but may not be for everybody
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 27, 2018
Pros: Full of smart, personable people. There’s a huge amount of autonomy and self-management for teams and individuals. I don’t know whether this is typical for Swedish companies, but it’s unlike any other company I’ve worked for in the US.
You’re working for a household name with a great product. Pay is good and benefits are excellent.
Cons: The autonomy means that sometimes there’s duplication and sometimes there are cases of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing.
Most of the time, everything works well, but it’s not always clear how.
I feel some of my American co-workers find the degree of self-management to be disconcerting. This is not a top-down company, and not all can handle that.
The company is also very dedicated to its values and takes diversity and inclusion very seriously. If you don’t like the sound of that, don’t apply to work here; you won’t fit in.
5.0
An Engaging and Inspiring Software Engineering Internship at Spotify
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 2, 2023
Pros: My software engineering internship at Spotify was an exceptional experience that exceeded my expectations.
The company's commitment to innovation was evident, as I had the opportunity to work on cutting-edge features and contribute to a platform used by millions.
The collaborative work environment fostered open communication and teamwork, allowing me to learn from cross-functional teams and develop crucial skills.
Additionally, Spotify's focus on personal growth provided mentorship, workshops, and tech talks that expanded my knowledge and enhanced my software engineering capabilities.
Cons: The fast-paced nature of the work at Spotify posed a challenge during my internship. Balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required strong organizational skills and efficiency. However, the support and guidance from my team members helped me navigate these challenges and ultimately contributed to my professional growth.
- 5.0A great place for me at this point in lifeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 29, 2020Pros: The work-life balance is excellent. Upper management is transparent and honest. Compensation is good (but not as good as other big tech companies). The NYC office is beautiful, and the food program has gotten so much better over time. Spotify is overall a great place to work if you have or are starting a family. The parental leave program is second to none, and they're extremely supportive as you reintegrate back into the office.Cons: If you care solely about maximizing compensation, then Spotify might not be for you. You'll make more at any of the big tech companies, but likely the work-life balance will be poor. Reorgs are also a way of life here, often times unnecessary. There can also be a lot of politics and backstabbing at the mid-management level.
- 5.0Great, but may not be for everybodySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 27, 2018Pros: Full of smart, personable people. There’s a huge amount of autonomy and self-management for teams and individuals. I don’t know whether this is typical for Swedish companies, but it’s unlike any other company I’ve worked for in the US. You’re working for a household name with a great product. Pay is good and benefits are excellent.Cons: The autonomy means that sometimes there’s duplication and sometimes there are cases of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing. Most of the time, everything works well, but it’s not always clear how. I feel some of my American co-workers find the degree of self-management to be disconcerting. This is not a top-down company, and not all can handle that. The company is also very dedicated to its values and takes diversity and inclusion very seriously. If you don’t like the sound of that, don’t apply to work here; you won’t fit in.
- 5.0An Engaging and Inspiring Software Engineering Internship at SpotifySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 2, 2023Pros: My software engineering internship at Spotify was an exceptional experience that exceeded my expectations. The company's commitment to innovation was evident, as I had the opportunity to work on cutting-edge features and contribute to a platform used by millions. The collaborative work environment fostered open communication and teamwork, allowing me to learn from cross-functional teams and develop crucial skills. Additionally, Spotify's focus on personal growth provided mentorship, workshops, and tech talks that expanded my knowledge and enhanced my software engineering capabilities.Cons: The fast-paced nature of the work at Spotify posed a challenge during my internship. Balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required strong organizational skills and efficiency. However, the support and guidance from my team members helped me navigate these challenges and ultimately contributed to my professional growth.
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