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Software Engineer Interview Experience

July 1, 2017
Negative ExperienceGot Offer

Process

Had an online coding interview after a phone call.

This was honestly the worst interview I have ever had. I could constantly hear the interviewer chuckle in the background when I got a question wrong, and he would actually say out loud, "Next time, actually know how to code before you interview." Seriously? Not only is that extremely rude and unprofessional, but the fact that he felt the need to reprimand someone because they did not know the correct solution is a serious concern. Why exactly is someone who clearly does not care about the interview process and the interviewee in charge of interviews?

Additionally, when I asked for him to repeat the question, he would act like it was my fault that I could not decipher the question through his thick accent. I didn't realize asking for clarification and repeating the question was a crime.

To add insult to injury, he even had the audacity to try to teach me a "life lesson" by repeating to me that I should "learn to code before wasting everyone's time" AFTER the interview ended. I mean, what does one even say to something like that?

I'm very well aware that many people posting here may do so because they are disgruntled that they didn't land the job and try to get back at the company, but I can assure you I'm not one of those. I have a much better job lined up because of being rejected by Two Sigma, so I don't exactly mind that I didn't do well. Imagine actually accepting the offer and later having to work with people like that.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 156 interview experiences for the Two Sigma Software Engineer role in United States.

Success Rate

12%
Pass Rate

Two Sigma's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive43%
Neutral25%
Negative32%

Candidates reported having good feelings for Two Sigma's Software Engineer interview process in United States.

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