Square Software Engineer interview experience

I had a recruiter call first, then moved right into a one-hour technical screen. The whole thing had a simple tone and the expectation was that I’d solve progressively harder questions.

The interview started with basic JavaScript concepts and then increased complexity as I worked through each part. I didn’t feel like it was designed to trick me; it felt more like a steady ramp where demonstrating correctness mattered more than any heroic insight. The recruiter and interviewer were also genuinely nice, which helped the vibe stay light.

Even so, I didn’t get the role. Still, the experience