Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - United Kingdom
February 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process consists of 4 rounds:
- Technical Challenge (online)
- Two technical interviews back-to-back, covering general CS knowledge
- Two behavioral interviews back-to-back (one of which is group-based)
They moved quickly through the process, so make sure you stay on top of your game before applying.
Questions
Software Design & Architecture was one of the technicals. The other was based in general OOP knowledge, mostly Java-based.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the BlackRock Software Engineer (Internship) role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
BlackRock's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United Kingdom is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral40%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for BlackRock's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United Kingdom.
BlackRock Work Experiences
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.
4.0
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.
3.0
Nice Team, Terrible Location
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
February 27, 2023
Pros: Nice environment to work with.
Cons: The location is very bad.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3.0Nice Team, Terrible LocationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNewyork, Argyll and Bute, United KingdomFebruary 27, 2023Pros: Nice environment to work with.Cons: The location is very bad.
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