Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Australia
Process
You'll be contacted by the hiring manager first to walk you through the process. This is with a super nice person, followed by a 1-hour pair programming session where you code and explain to the interviewer. It's similar to Google and Amazon type interviews.
If you pass this, the next step is a 4-hour interview with the team members. They will give feedback if you fail the interview.
Questions
Find the sum of the first 50,000 prime numbers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Block Senior Software Engineer role in Australia.
Success Rate
Block's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Block's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Australia.
Block Work Experiences
- 4.0Pay Is Decent, Environment Is GreatSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOakland, California, United StatesMarch 9, 2025Pros: Block really commits to the remote-first approach. The people are helpful and capable, and the pay isn't bad.Cons: The pay could be better, and reorgs/layoffs are happening more often than seem necessary, disrupting productivity.
- 4.0The people are the bestSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, NYMarch 13, 2026Pros: Amazing people, solid benefits, a great mission, awesome tech, and fun projects.Cons: Constantly changing direction before seeing the results of the first direction.
- 4.0Decent place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 23, 2022Pros: Good company culture and growth opportunity.Cons: Growing pains and recent share price plunge
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