Point72 Software Engineer interview experience

It was three stages total: two technical rounds and one HR conversation. At one point I even got a phone call that they were preparing my offer letter, and then an HR interview appeared later—so it didn’t feel fully synchronized.

I also remember being very direct about compensation. I stated my desired salary early on and was told it was within budget, then I repeated that expectation during the interview with the team lead, who suggested it shouldn’t be a problem. Despite passing all stages, the offer I received was for less than my current income and came with worse benefits.

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