Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
The interview process was good. However, some of the personal questions asked were uncomfortable and out of line.
I get that they are trying to recruit young and single individuals because, in their mind, they can dedicate more long hours to the job.
Questions
Are you willing to relocate?
How would your spouse feel about relocating?
So, you are married?
Do you have kids?
How old are they?
Do you have a dependable babysitter?
If you relocate, who will be watching over your children?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Wayfair Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
Wayfair's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Wayfair's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Wayfair Work Experiences
- 3.0Not good in management, but..Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 25, 2019Pros: - Location - Learnings for new gradCons: - Pay is not competitive at all. - Management is really bad. Quite a lot of VPs/seniors do not know anything technical, and managers don't care about career growth.
- 5.0Great Pay, Annoying CommuteSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 3, 2023Pros: Good pay and benefits. Nice management.Cons: No remote employees getting in and out each morning.
- 2.0Team and people are good; senior leadership sucksSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 21, 2021Pros: Team culture is good. The tech stack is great to learn. It's a good place to start a career.Cons: Leadership sucks, laying off people randomly, not depending on performance.
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