Financial Software Developer Interview Experience
September 1, 2009
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process started with an online problem-solving test; 30 logic or math questions within a 1-hour time limit.
The first round interview included a visit to the office, an info session, and a short technical 1-on-1 interview. The questions were fairly easy, and the interviewer will guide you through if you have trouble. So, the key is being calm and not giving up.
The second round (last round) involved meeting HR and a developer. Questions from the developer were coding-related. If what you put down on your CV is real, you should be fine with them. HR will try to understand your intention for taking the offer and how long you would stay. So, make sure you know the job and really want it.
Questions
What is the difference between Maple and MATLAB?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 219 interview experiences for the Bloomberg LP Financial Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Financial Software Developer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral39%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Bloomberg LP's Financial Software Developer interview process in United States.
Bloomberg LP Work Experiences
5.0
A dynamic and fast-paced place
Financial Software Developer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 25, 2015
Pros: Besides the great benefits (health care, snacks, dinner), Bloomberg is a good place for you to learn and to work.
It provides good internal mobility if you want to move to a different group and location.
The open environment provides both an opportunity and distractions. The culture encourages teamwork, helping the customers. Since there is no title, the management generally is more accessible, and it is easier to contact someone outside your team.
It does have a work-from-home policy, and the application sometimes depends on your team leader.
Cons: Like many other big companies, there is bureaucracy and internal politics. Sometimes, the accountability can be poor. But since Mike's return, it has changed somewhat to break down the silos and get in touch with the customers more.
The technology on the IT side is not the most advanced, and there are lots of legacies. But there are lots of smart people, and many new technologies are being used in various places.
5.0
A great company to work for
Financial Software Developer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 27, 2009
Pros: The company offers competitive pay and a great benefits package that is better than investment banks.
There is free food.
The people working there are friendly, smart, and generally easy-going compared to people at investment banks.
More job security than investment banks.
Fast-paced work environment and some very interesting work.
Ability and talent, not seniority, are recognized and rewarded.
Training program for new grads.
Cons: The work culture is very unique, with some strict rules.
It's much bigger now than 5 years ago, and profit sharing is no longer that lucrative.
Some of the senior management's decisions are difficult to grasp.
4.0
Great life & work balance
Financial Software Developer • Current Employee
June 23, 2022
Pros: relaxed, great team culture, and great benefits.
Cons: Pay is relatively low, no stock.
- 5.0A dynamic and fast-paced placeFinancial Software Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 25, 2015Pros: Besides the great benefits (health care, snacks, dinner), Bloomberg is a good place for you to learn and to work. It provides good internal mobility if you want to move to a different group and location. The open environment provides both an opportunity and distractions. The culture encourages teamwork, helping the customers. Since there is no title, the management generally is more accessible, and it is easier to contact someone outside your team. It does have a work-from-home policy, and the application sometimes depends on your team leader.Cons: Like many other big companies, there is bureaucracy and internal politics. Sometimes, the accountability can be poor. But since Mike's return, it has changed somewhat to break down the silos and get in touch with the customers more. The technology on the IT side is not the most advanced, and there are lots of legacies. But there are lots of smart people, and many new technologies are being used in various places.
- 5.0A great company to work forFinancial Software Developer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 27, 2009Pros: The company offers competitive pay and a great benefits package that is better than investment banks. There is free food. The people working there are friendly, smart, and generally easy-going compared to people at investment banks. More job security than investment banks. Fast-paced work environment and some very interesting work. Ability and talent, not seniority, are recognized and rewarded. Training program for new grads.Cons: The work culture is very unique, with some strict rules. It's much bigger now than 5 years ago, and profit sharing is no longer that lucrative. Some of the senior management's decisions are difficult to grasp.
- 4.0Great life & work balanceFinancial Software Developer • Current EmployeeJune 23, 2022Pros: relaxed, great team culture, and great benefits.Cons: Pay is relatively low, no stock.
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