Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
There was a 60-minute technical interview followed by a 30-minute behavioral interview. The behavioral interview was straightforward, and the technical interviewer asked me coding questions relating to a realistic scenario for Wayfair employees.
Questions
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with differing perspectives while completing a technical project.
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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
- 4.0One of the best if you don't care about the money as muchSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, MANovember 26, 2025Pros: 1. Really great work-life balance 2. Has smart and welcoming people 3. Has a lot of events for employees, which is super funCons: 1. Less pay 2. Layoff culture, which is everywhere these days
- 3.0Good wlb and pay but bad management and clueless leadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 19, 2025Pros: WLB / pay is probably unmatched compared to other employers in similar industryCons: Middle management with zero control and leadership with no clue what they are doing.
- 4.0Great place to grow and learnSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, ONNovember 6, 2025Pros: Collaborative culture, supportive teammates, flexible hours, strong data-driven decision making, and many opportunities to work on impactful projects.Cons: Fast-paced environment, frequent reorganization, and sometimes heavy workload before major launches.
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