Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
The overall process was fairly humiliating. For an experienced candidate, a question like, "How is Quicksort different than Mergesort?" is, in my opinion, insulting.
I had an initial call with the recruiter who convinced me to consider a career in finance, then a phone interview. The interviewer couldn't care less and felt significantly entitled. The questions were from an undergraduate CS book.
It's good that you're working for a top company, but a little humility goes a long way.
Questions
Difference between Quicksort and Mergesort
How would you calculate the mean on a continuous stream?
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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 to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 1, 2021Pros: Really smart and considerate people with a great culture. They've been very supportive in the pandemic environment.Cons: It's hard to interact with people outside your immediate team during the pandemic.
- 4.0Great pay and work-life balance, slow projects, and poor leadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 22, 2024Pros: Great pay and work-life balance, with lots of low-hanging fruit for projects. There is a clear path to impact.Cons: Leadership has been mixed to poor for the last few years, with lots of distractions.
- 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.
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