Java Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
If they like your resume, the first step is to clear the HackerRank challenge within 2 days. There were 3 questions.
Two of those questions were based on data structures/algorithms, and the third was on JavaScript.
After a couple of days, I was called for the onsite interview. In that interview, there were again 3 rounds (2 technical and 1 HR).
One of my technical interviewers was almost 20 minutes late, so I had to give my answer verbally due to time limitations. After that, BlackRock provided lunch and gave a general presentation.
After lunch and the presentation, I was called for another round of technical interviews.
BTW, I am writing this review just after the onsite interview, so I have not received any feedback from the company yet.
Questions
Algorithm & Data Structure (leetcode medium), Java basics including concurrency and typical HR questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the BlackRock Java Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
BlackRock's interview process for their Java Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for BlackRock's Java Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
BlackRock Work Experiences
- 3.0A decent place to kick off your careerSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 10, 2020Pros: Relatively laid-back atmosphere, good people, flexible FTO and WFH, well-resourced. Good devs really stand out. Good learning environment, offers horizontal mobility.Cons: Work can feel cookie-cutter at times, as many of the projects make use of the same stack. Certain technical processes can be very bureaucratic (releasing to production). Pay could be better. The technical side of the company is often overshadowed by the prestige of the financial side, so developers may feel like second-class citizens at times.
- 4.0Smart Team, Growing PainsAssociate Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 22, 2014Pros: Focus on technology, great people, and a good working environment. The work culture is great. There are smart people around. All technology is developed in-house. There is no bureaucracy.Cons: Too many applications. Hiring too many people now since the company is growing, causing dilution of talent. Need to have tougher job interviews.
- 3.0SWE @ BlackRockSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 3, 2025Pros: Reasonable work-life balance compared to other finance.Cons: Legacy codebase & tech debt
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