IInterSystems·Software Engineer

InterSystems Software Engineer interview experience

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Boston, MAPosted Jun 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

This was the most intense path I’ve ever gone through.

I started with HR, then I was pulled into three online exams. The hurdle was very explicit: one critical-thinking exam had to be above a high threshold just to even be considered, and it made the whole process feel ruthless and very acceptance-rate focused.

After the tests, I went on to a hiring manager interview plus interviews with multiple senior leaders, including two VPs. Eventually I heard that the CEO had the final say—so even doing well earlier wouldn’t guarantee anything. By the time I reached the top layers, the process felt less like an evaluation and more like a gauntlet, and I

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