Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
February 1, 2010
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process included:
- Two phone interviews.
- A code test.
- Two full days of very technical on-site 1:1 interviews.
Questions
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 71 interview experiences for the Two Sigma Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Two Sigma's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral25%
Negative32%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Two Sigma's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Two Sigma Work Experiences
4.0
Good Pay, Advancement Concerns
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 20, 2023
Pros: Good pay, decent benefits, only 5 days/month have to be in person.
Cons: I am concerned about career advancement.
2.0
Me-too technology and a difficult work environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 8, 2014
Pros: Most colleagues are intelligent and ambitious. Compensation is OK.
Cons: Little management focus.
Technology is well behind the state of the art.
Old technology creates a high maintenance burden.
5.0
A great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 15, 2021
Pros: Smart, but humble nerds (including both founders), strong corporate culture, excellent compensation and benefits.
Cons: Office politics became a thing as the company grew, used by the proliferating middle management aspiring to higher ranks. Corporate culture started deteriorating. It became harder to get a feeling of belonging within a company of 1600+ employees.
- 4.0Good Pay, Advancement ConcernsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 20, 2023Pros: Good pay, decent benefits, only 5 days/month have to be in person.Cons: I am concerned about career advancement.
- 2.0Me-too technology and a difficult work environmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 8, 2014Pros: Most colleagues are intelligent and ambitious. Compensation is OK.Cons: Little management focus. Technology is well behind the state of the art. Old technology creates a high maintenance burden.
- 5.0A great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 15, 2021Pros: Smart, but humble nerds (including both founders), strong corporate culture, excellent compensation and benefits.Cons: Office politics became a thing as the company grew, used by the proliferating middle management aspiring to higher ranks. Corporate culture started deteriorating. It became harder to get a feeling of belonging within a company of 1600+ employees.
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