Process
The process was long.
System design felt like I aced it, but they didn't pass me.
It was the classic question: "Design a hotel booking platform."
They put you through a lot of rounds upfront.
Questions
Design a hotel booking platform.
Question:
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the Block Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Block's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive41%
Neutral22%
Negative38%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Block's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Block Work Experiences
2.0
great promise but poor delivery
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Melbourne
January 11, 2026
Pros: There is great potential for interesting work.
Cons: Toxic personalities permeate the culture in Australia.
1.0
Culture in decline
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, WA
March 18, 2026
Pros: Remote work, all the AI tokens you want to use.
Cons: After the layoffs, the engineers are on call every other week. There is no clear vision from leadership, and there are constant reorgs and priority shifts.
5.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
August 24, 2023
Pros: 1. Good WLB
2. Good Culture
3. Private health insurance
Cons: 1. The stock price dropped a lot.
- 2.0great promise but poor deliverySenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMelbourneJanuary 11, 2026Pros: There is great potential for interesting work.Cons: Toxic personalities permeate the culture in Australia.
- 1.0Culture in declineSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, WAMarch 18, 2026Pros: Remote work, all the AI tokens you want to use.Cons: After the layoffs, the engineers are on call every other week. There is no clear vision from leadership, and there are constant reorgs and priority shifts.
- 5.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAugust 24, 2023Pros: 1. Good WLB 2. Good Culture 3. Private health insuranceCons: 1. The stock price dropped a lot.
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