Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
First, they contacted me for a 30-minute phone interview and conducted a 2-hour code test. Then, they had me come in for in-person interviews.
The first interviewer was nice, and I was able to answer all his questions. The next interviewer, however, seemed very arrogant and uninterested. He mumbled and kept turning his head away as he spoke. He asked me a question about a singleton and was very surprised that I made the copy constructor and assignment operator private.
I knew he gave me a bad review because when I came back from my lunch break, the receptionist cleverly told me that my next interviewer got pulled into a meeting and informed me I could leave.
In the end, I felt belittled and lied to.
Questions
How do you implement a singleton?
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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
Two Sigma's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having good feelings for Two Sigma's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Two Sigma Work Experiences
- 4.0Easy Work, Too Much PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 19, 2025Pros: Can coast if you are on the right team.Cons: Too much politics is going on.
- 5.0An intellectually rigorous and supportive place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 7, 2023Pros: - Balance of greenfield and existing projects - Manager addresses career development - Deadlines are rarely so rushed that quality design principles are overlooked - Healthy work-life balance - Robust early careers communityCons: - Experience varies by team and particular focus areas for a given year. - Currently mostly remote (depends if you prefer remote or in person).
- 3.0Good Benefits, Toxic TeamsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 25, 2023Pros: Good benefits mean good health insurance.Cons: Some of the teams are very toxic.
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