Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
Five interviews were conducted during a virtual onsite. All interviewers were nice and the atmosphere was low-stress. Over a month later, there has still been no response, so I am assuming I was ghosted by the recruiter. It appears there is a hiring freeze, so don't bother applying.
Questions
Classic behavioral questions in the values interview;
Asked to talk through a recent technical project;
Case study systems questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the Spotify Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success 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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Spotify's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Spotify Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Benefits, Declining WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 15, 2025Pros: They provide good benefits for employees.Cons: Company ways of working have gone downhill.
- 4.0Culture going downhill, overall goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 24, 2025Pros: - Good culture and teammates. Enjoyable to work with them and a relatively low-stress environment compared to other companies. - Pay is above average, but largely due to stock appreciation as well.Cons: - Culture is taking a downhill turn, with leadership more readily breathing down on necks. - There is no incentive to try hard due to a lack of refreshers and pay raises.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 15, 2025Pros: Spotify has the best culture of any tech company I've ever worked at.Cons: The company is now becoming more bureaucratic.
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