Software Engineering Interview Experience - United Kingdom
December 4, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Virtual coding assessment and one-minute video interview.
There was no time limit for the coding test. The test contained three coding questions, a bonus question, as well as a video response.
Questions
Explain why you want to join BlackRock.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the BlackRock Software Engineering role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
BlackRock's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for BlackRock's Software Engineering interview process in United Kingdom.
BlackRock Work Experiences
4.0
Great Tech Culture, Slow Tech
Software Engineering • Current Employee
January 5, 2021
Pros: Good place to work in FinTech. Culture (especially in tech) is great. Flexible time off is available; i.e., no set number of holidays, can take as many as you want within reason.
Cons: A bit behind in the tech space, but not bad when you consider FinTech.
4.0
Good Pay, Layoffs Worry
Software Developer • Current Employee
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
July 3, 2025
Pros: Good compensation and benefits, ok culture.
Cons: Constant layoffs, strict on four days per week, new office location an inconvenience for most.
5.0
Good internship experience
Data Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
June 29, 2025
Pros: - Clear path of the internship.
- Regular meeting with supervisors to discuss progress.
Cons: Don't have any cons.
- 4.0Great Tech Culture, Slow TechSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeJanuary 5, 2021Pros: Good place to work in FinTech. Culture (especially in tech) is great. Flexible time off is available; i.e., no set number of holidays, can take as many as you want within reason.Cons: A bit behind in the tech space, but not bad when you consider FinTech.
- 4.0Good Pay, Layoffs WorrySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomJuly 3, 2025Pros: Good compensation and benefits, ok culture.Cons: Constant layoffs, strict on four days per week, new office location an inconvenience for most.
- 5.0Good internship experienceData Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomJune 29, 2025Pros: - Clear path of the internship. - Regular meeting with supervisors to discuss progress.Cons: Don't have any cons.
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