Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
May 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Coding test on CoderPad with an engineer.
1 simple programming problem, followed by asking a few database queries on sample data available on CoderPad. Simple joins are tested.
Next round is on-site. It comprises 4 rounds:
- Culture fit round
- Object-oriented design test
- Database design test
- System design test
Questions
Questions were simple. No algorithm-based problems were asked. Strong database and object-oriented design skills were expected.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Wayfair Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Wayfair's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral29%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Wayfair's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Wayfair Work Experiences
3.0
Interesting Work, Little Development
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 8, 2020
Pros: Interesting work, opportunities if you take advantage of them or seek them out.
Cons: Historically, there has been little investment in career development.
2.0
Great place to start a career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
February 16, 2024
Pros: Great early career support for students.
Cons: Mid-level and above, opportunities start drying out.
Layoffs every year.
Long-term goals are not clear.
1.0
Good Pay, Bad Management
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
December 12, 2021
Pros: - Total Compensation
- Boston Office Location
Cons: - Management
- No mentorship
- Lack of team collaboration
- Excessively obsessed with competing with Amazon
- Not appreciating employees
- 3.0Interesting Work, Little DevelopmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 8, 2020Pros: Interesting work, opportunities if you take advantage of them or seek them out.Cons: Historically, there has been little investment in career development.
- 2.0Great place to start a careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 16, 2024Pros: Great early career support for students.Cons: Mid-level and above, opportunities start drying out. Layoffs every year. Long-term goals are not clear.
- 1.0Good Pay, Bad ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesDecember 12, 2021Pros: - Total Compensation - Boston Office LocationCons: - Management - No mentorship - Lack of team collaboration - Excessively obsessed with competing with Amazon - Not appreciating employees
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