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I received a HackerRank coding challenge with three programming questions, which I completed and submitted over the weekend. Following this, they scheduled a programming interview with a VP who was unprofessional.
First, he arrived 10 minutes late, explaining he was handling a production issue. He stated he could only offer me slightly more than 30 minutes for the programming challenge. I completed it in 35 minutes.
He remained silent throughout the interview, clearly preoccupied with the production issue and not paying attention. I repeatedly asked if he had any questions or if anything was unclear, but he did not ask a single one.
At the end, he remarked that he had compensated for his late start by giving me five extra minutes. I passed all test cases. The next day, I was informed they were not moving forward with my candidacy. I am unsure of the reason, given the interviewer's lack of engagement.
It was a waste of time; I spent a total of three hours. The HR representative was good, so my review is not directed at the organization as a whole.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the BlackRock Java Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
BlackRock's interview process for their Java Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for BlackRock's Java Software Engineer interview process in United States.
BlackRock Work Experiences
- 3.0Chill tech culture and decent job securityAssociate Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesJune 7, 2025Pros: Tech roles are typically protected from the stress of Wall Street jobs.Cons: Likely will not work on or use the latest and greatest technology.
- 4.0Highly satisfying, fast-pacing, dynamic, challenging environmentVice President - Technology • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomApril 9, 2020Pros: Great, approachable people passionate about technology. A generous budget for learning and development, with plenty of opportunities for either in-house or external conferences/meet-ups. Good benefits, especially the new pension contribution scheme and unlimited time off.Cons: Lots of red tape, e.g., around software release, which slows down innovation. Lots of communication, e.g., emails, meetings, and messaging, which takes time away from product development. At times, it can be challenging to balance work/life, but ultimately, it is up to you to set boundaries and have open conversations with managers.
- 2.0I did not like working here. The people are very toxicAssociate QA • Current EmployeeJanuary 27, 2025Pros: Pay is good, and you can have a good learning experience.Cons: 1. People are very toxic and everybody is busy playing politics. 2. There is a favouritism culture where the QA head would blindly trust his favourites. 3. These favourites would like to take full advantage of this power and would cause hindrance to others' progress. 4. The favourites would make sure to grab opportunities in their bucket before they even reach the office floor.
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