Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
Applied for NEW GRAD position with a referral in mid-September.
Step 1: Coding assessment (3 hours, 2 questions, one seen on LeetCode). Be careful about edge cases.
Step 2: Phone interview with an engineer, 1 behavioral question (past project), 1 technical question (seen on LeetCode but I forgot how to do, struggled a bit and eventually figured out). Used Codepad or similar.
Was told eligible for the final on-site the same day. Submitted availability but never got scheduled.
Checked with them 3 weeks later and was told the position was filled in early December.
Questions
Check LeetCode problems tagged with 2 Sigma.
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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.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Two Sigma's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Two Sigma Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place for technologistsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 24, 2016Pros: Huge emphasis on technology as a competitive edge makes it a great environment for an engineer working in finance. The company truly values its employees, and it shows in a variety of ways: * Gym * Free food * Professional growth opportunities Work with some of the best people in the technology industry on a daily basis.Cons: The company's rapid growth constantly stresses organizational processes. The selective interview process can be brutal.
- 5.0Good mixture of technology and financeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 29, 2019Pros: Collaborative culture with extremely intelligent employees. People are nice, smart, and very driven. The problems are technically challenging, and there are growth opportunities spread throughout the firm. Internal mobility is accepted, and it's possible to have a long career here while working on several different teams/products.Cons: The company is growing rapidly and is starting to experience big-company problems. Politics can occasionally impact productivity, especially with regards to titles and team size.
- 4.0Great Colleagues, Growing PainsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 11, 2024Pros: Good people to work with.Cons: Had growing pains when company size increased.
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