Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
The interview was abrupt and straight to the point. The self-introduction was brief, and we immediately moved to technical questions. I didn't even get a chance to ask about the company. I was not warned about this experience, so I was taken by surprise.
Questions
Given a large set of numbers and infinite storage space, what's the most efficient algorithm for managing these numbers?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 48 interview experiences for the BlackRock Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
BlackRock's interview process for their 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 Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
BlackRock Work Experiences
- 4.0Chill Learning, Old School HiresSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 6, 2025Pros: This is a chill team if you want to learn and grow.Cons: Some people have an old-school mentality where they think only T10 schools are worth hiring.
- 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
- 5.0Innovative But ControversialSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 25, 2025Pros: Expertise, global reach, innovation, stability, diverse.Cons: Controversial, monopolistic, high fees, opaque, risks.
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