Software Engineer Associate Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
Applied online and received a HackerRank link. There were three questions:
- One algorithm-based
- One REST API implementation
- One DB query
Cleared the HackerRank step and received a response from the recruiter with a questionnaire. They stated there would be an onsite interview (virtual). I responded to the recruiter and sent a couple of follow-up emails, but I did not receive any response.
GHOSTED by the recruiter.
Unprofessional and a waste of time.
Questions
DB query, REST API related question, and a balanced parentheses question.
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Success Rate
BlackRock's interview process for their Software Engineer Associate roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for BlackRock's Software Engineer Associate interview process in San Francisco, California.
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