Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
Initially, I spoke with a friendly recruiter who moved me forward to a 60-minute technical phone interview.
The interviewer was not especially friendly and had to confirm several basic pieces of information that I had already provided and that were present on my resume.
The interview questions were not particularly difficult, but I simply underperformed on a couple of them, which led to a rejection.
One positive aspect of the technical interview is that it includes a few different components (algorithm, SQL, discussion of experience, etc.). Theoretically, if you perform poorly on one, you could make up ground on another.
Questions
Print a multiplication table given a start integer and an end integer.
Describe relationships between SQL tables.
Write SQL queries.
What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 68 interview experiences for the Wayfair Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Wayfair's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wayfair's Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Wayfair Work Experiences
- 1.0Stressful, unfriendly culture, especially with the 3 and 6-month swordSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJuly 27, 2017Pros: You will learn a lot, as there is a sword hanging over your head every time. Having said that, it creates an environment of continuous anxiety.Cons: 1. Hire and fire culture - More than 12 people from a batch of 30 people in Wayfair Labs were fired within 10 months. Those who survived looked stressed and feared for their jobs all the time. 2. Continuous evaluation/micromanagement of work until they let you go. 3. Stressful, unfriendly environment; everyone looks stressed, and employees always work overtime, with no work-life balance. 4. Low pay: ~80k base salary, not enough to sustain in an expensive city like Boston. Other companies pay much better. 5. No appreciation of work. 6. No work visa sponsorship initially; they fire you before the visa sponsorship time comes. 7. Managers do not have a personal relationship with employees; racist environment. DO NOT join.
- 4.0Fast-growing companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesApril 8, 2020Pros: Provides excellent opportunities for software engineers who are new to the field.Cons: Does not have a slowdown plan.
- 5.0You learn a lotSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 14, 2014Pros: Interesting projects. The team is supportive if you reach out for help. The technology stack is diverse, and you have the opportunity to learn a lot of modern tech and frameworks. Definitely a company for go-getters. The culture and the new Copley office are amazing.Cons: Snacks could be better. Also, with the company becoming larger, you see new people every day, and there tends to be a bit of turnover.
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