Process
A recruiter called for an initial screening, and then I was asked for a 60-minute technical screening with an online code editor link.
On the day of the technical screening, I was asked about my previous projects. After 20 minutes of our conversation, I was asked to write code for a question he had. I wrote the code in approximately 15 minutes.
The next day, I received a response from the recruiter stating that the "team was looking for a candidate who can write code at a faster pace."
I'm not sure if they are serious about hiring candidates or if they just have a checklist to complete before offering the position to an already selected candidate.
I hope this review helps someone avoid wasting their valuable time.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 163 interview experiences for the Wayfair Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
31%
Pass Rate
Wayfair's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral24%
Negative23%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wayfair's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Wayfair Work Experiences
5.0
If you work hard, the sky is the limit
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 12, 2011
Pros: Fantastic benefits.
Great work environment.
The people are generally very nice and very capable.
Easy access to everyone in the company, including upper management.
Huge amount of responsibility given to new engineers.
If you want to work on something specific and ask for it, they will make it happen.
Equity in the company.
Excellent pay if you demonstrate that you are worth it.
Your changes will be seen by millions of people each month.
The company/department is always open to better ways of doing things if you suggest them in a respectful way.
Overall, CSN is an amazing place to work, and your happiness level at the company is completely in your control.
In tech, they will throw you into the fire right away and expect a lot of you, but if you can deliver, then the company will take care of you.
The people who succeed here are outgoing, creative, and willing to put in effort to do well.
If you just want to punch a clock, slack off on your work, and expect to get raises, then you should look elsewhere.
CSN truly is a meritocracy, and if you are a valuable asset to the company, then you will be rewarded for that.
Cons: Things move so quickly that it can feel a bit out of control at times, and sometimes valuable projects get put onto the back burner because we just don't have time for them.
This also means that people at all levels in the organization need to take initiative to get things done, since management doesn't always have time to hold your hand through every project.
There are some other minor growing pains. Software is adding a ton of new engineers, and so the group is a little bottom heavy.
This means less oversight and slightly reduced quality control. This gets better every day, though, so not a big concern.
4.0
It’s a good company if you are already an expert in what you do
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
March 20, 2023
Pros: Don’t expect any handholding or training. From day one, you are expected to start producing and taking on tickets. It’s fast-paced and difficult for a newcomer, especially if it’s your first job.
Cons: As mentioned above, it’s not easy to start.
5.0
Great Company, Needs More Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
February 9, 2021
Pros: Good company to work for.
Cons: Nothing is wrong. I need more money.
- 5.0If you work hard, the sky is the limitSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 12, 2011Pros: Fantastic benefits. Great work environment. The people are generally very nice and very capable. Easy access to everyone in the company, including upper management. Huge amount of responsibility given to new engineers. If you want to work on something specific and ask for it, they will make it happen. Equity in the company. Excellent pay if you demonstrate that you are worth it. Your changes will be seen by millions of people each month. The company/department is always open to better ways of doing things if you suggest them in a respectful way. Overall, CSN is an amazing place to work, and your happiness level at the company is completely in your control. In tech, they will throw you into the fire right away and expect a lot of you, but if you can deliver, then the company will take care of you. The people who succeed here are outgoing, creative, and willing to put in effort to do well. If you just want to punch a clock, slack off on your work, and expect to get raises, then you should look elsewhere. CSN truly is a meritocracy, and if you are a valuable asset to the company, then you will be rewarded for that.Cons: Things move so quickly that it can feel a bit out of control at times, and sometimes valuable projects get put onto the back burner because we just don't have time for them. This also means that people at all levels in the organization need to take initiative to get things done, since management doesn't always have time to hold your hand through every project. There are some other minor growing pains. Software is adding a ton of new engineers, and so the group is a little bottom heavy. This means less oversight and slightly reduced quality control. This gets better every day, though, so not a big concern.
- 4.0It’s a good company if you are already an expert in what you doSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesMarch 20, 2023Pros: Don’t expect any handholding or training. From day one, you are expected to start producing and taking on tickets. It’s fast-paced and difficult for a newcomer, especially if it’s your first job.Cons: As mentioned above, it’s not easy to start.
- 5.0Great Company, Needs More PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 9, 2021Pros: Good company to work for.Cons: Nothing is wrong. I need more money.
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