Process
The interview process included four rounds:
- Coding round
- HR (discussed resume)
- SQL coding with two interviewers
- Python coding round with one interviewer
I was rejected after the fourth round.
Questions
Given a scenario, how would you build a database schema?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Wayfair Platform Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Wayfair's interview process for their Platform Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wayfair's Platform Engineer interview process in United States.
Wayfair Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work
Full Stack Developer • Current Employee
January 15, 2022
Pros: It’s a great place to work.
Cons: There is no downside working here.
5.0
Great so far
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 14, 2021
Pros: - Smart co-workers
- Interesting projects
- Strong emphasis on up-skilling and investing in employees
- Wide variety in tech stacks
Cons: Your experience may differ depending on your team.
4.0
Pandemic Time
Software Engineer at Wayfair
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
September 8, 2023
Pros: Great community and culture.
The people are great.
Workload is manageable and expectations are clearly communicated.
Really nice benefits package and pay.
Cons: A lot of restructuring and confusion every few months. Many layoffs.
- 5.0Great place to workFull Stack Developer • Current EmployeeJanuary 15, 2022Pros: It’s a great place to work.Cons: There is no downside working here.
- 5.0Great so farSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 14, 2021Pros: - Smart co-workers - Interesting projects - Strong emphasis on up-skilling and investing in employees - Wide variety in tech stacksCons: Your experience may differ depending on your team.
- 4.0Pandemic Time Software Engineer at WayfairSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 8, 2023Pros: Great community and culture. The people are great. Workload is manageable and expectations are clearly communicated. Really nice benefits package and pay.Cons: A lot of restructuring and confusion every few months. Many layoffs.
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