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      Software Engineer Interview

      Dec 20, 2018
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Cambridge, MA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Broad Institute (Cambridge, MA) in Nov 2018

      Interview

      I was referred by a friend, then contacted by a recruiter. We spoke on the phone for half an hour to discuss why I was applying and to figure out what position I might be most suited for. There were no current openings, but I was told I would be contacted again if anything came up. I was contacted a month later with an opportunity. Spoke to the recruiter again over the phone, then set up an hour long conversation with the head of the team I would be joining. He asked about my goals, my work process, my interest in joining the Broad and his team, etc. I asked about the position and team. I then met with the head of the team in person over coffee and was invited to ask any questions I might have. I was contacted and given a take home coding assessment to do in the language of my choice. The assessment could be done in my own time, in as much time as I wanted, in whichever language I wanted, and was not to be done on an online coding thing where they watch you. An onsite interview was scheduled where they told me they would go over my code, and then add a new requirement I would have to add in while live coding with them. The onsite interview consisted of a 20 minute sit-down with the head of the team who encouraged me to be myself to the best of my ability, and to relax. I then had an hour long interview with 3 of the team members who asked me about myself, and asked me about coding projects I had done in the past. I then had a 45 minute lunch interview with the director of software and two other members of the team I would be joining where I was invited to ask any questions I might have, and where they asked me general questions about myself. Then had a one hour interview with three more members of the team where we went over my take home coding solution and they gave me feedback/asked me questions. They then gave me an additional requirement I had to add into my code and helped me during the live coding - I was welcome to ask any questions I might have, could bounce ideas off of them, etc. Then met with the recruiter for 20 minutes, followed by the team manager for another 15 asking me how it went, before he walked me out. Overall, one of the best interview experiences I've had in my life. Extremely genuine, and they really seek to get to know you as a potential teammate rather than as just another candidate. They strove to provide a relaxed environment for me to be myself and show them my technical and social skills to the best of my ability. Even though I did not get the position, the team manager invited me to meet and give me feedback, which I really appreciated.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you applying to the Broad? Why are you looking for a different job? What are your interests? What is important to you in a job? What type of team would you envision yourself working in best?
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      3

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      Nov 19, 2024
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      Positive experience
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      Mar 20, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Cambridge, MA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
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      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Broad Institute (Cambridge, MA) in Oct 2022

      Interview

      It begins with two screening rounds, then a take home project, followed by a panel interview, and then fit round. Time given for take-home project was 1-2 weeks (adjustable). I felt this process was too lengthy with respect to the salary on offer and declined to continue post the initial screening rounds.

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      Software Engineer Interview

      Sep 16, 2020
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at The Broad Institute

      Interview

      Process: Two phone interviews, a coding test, and then a final-round interview The interview process was actually smooth and pleasant until the end. I was offered a position below the original job position that I applied and interviewed for. When I made a reasonable counteroffer for the original job title and higher salary (which was average market salary), they RESCINDED the offer. This job offer process was handled very unprofessionally by the HR. They gave the offer over the phone and resisted giving a formal written one (they said it'd take a while to write up one, etc). In hindsight, this is why they could easily withdraw the offer. Also, at first, they said they’d offer a relocation package and then in a later phone call, they took their words back. Through this process, I got to see their true colors - that this could be an oppressive work environment. I was penalized for advocating for myself in an utterly normal and accepted way, which says a lot about how they would likely treat me as an employee. I am glad I dodged a bullet.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work here?
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      The Broad Institute response
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      I truly appreciate your honesty and apologize for such an unpleasant and frustrating experience. I can only imagine how this series of errors caused you to question the integrity of our organization. Your experience matters a lot to me and I will be taking a closer look at the examples you provided to ensure that this does not happen again. I wish you all the best with your job search and hope that you'll reconsider Broad in the future. Thanks, Tracy Cutone - Talent Acquisition Director