Graduate Software Engineer Interview Experience - Dublin, Ireland
Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
The first-round interview lasted about an hour and included questions about my academic background, projects, and motivation for joining Bloomberg. The technical portion focused on data structures, algorithms, and a coding/problem-solving question. The interviewer was professional and interested in my reasoning process, not just the final answer. I received positive feedback afterward and was invited to the next stage of the process.
Questions
I was asked a graph/search problem similar to finding the shortest path between two states.
One of the coding questions was comparable to the "Number of Islands" or "Word Ladder" style of problem, where you need to traverse connected states efficiently using graph algorithms such as BFS or DFS.
The interviewer was interested in my reasoning process, approach selection, and ability to communicate my solution.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Bloomberg LP Graduate Software Engineer role in Dublin, County Dublin.
Success Rate
Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Graduate Software Engineer roles in Dublin, County Dublin is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Bloomberg LP's Graduate Software Engineer interview process in Dublin, County Dublin.
Bloomberg LP Work Experiences
- 2.0If you have other offers, don't come to BloombergSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 22, 2022Pros: Work-Life Balance is good. I sometimes leave work around 4 pm.Cons: Overall an old company that cares mostly about seniority and is stubborn about policy. 1. They insisted on returning to the office during COVID times. This makes me think they don't care about their employees' health (since I am a software engineer, it's not like I really need to complete the work in the office). 2. In some teams, what you can learn is finite. After you learn every part, you probably won't learn new things unless you change teams. 3. Your assessment of your mentor or TL doesn't seem to affect them. Therefore, some mentors or TLs won't be very helpful. 4. For non-senior-level software engineers, Bloomberg helps process the green card after one year of joining. However, the company asked the employees to stay for at least two years after they got their GC, or you need to pay them back. Moreover, if you leave the company within three years, you need to give back your 401k match.
- 3.0Good Problems, Tough EnvironmentSenior ML Scientist • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 21, 2021Pros: Good real-world problems to solveCons: Ruthless work environment. Lots of pressure.
- 1.0If you have another offer, take it!Senior Software Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 17, 2009Pros: Free medical/dental and free food (snacks and drinks). Some of the smartest people you'll meet. That's about it. If you have another offer, take it!Cons: 1. No flexible time. 2. Very long hours (9-6 mandatory, though they won't admit it). Take lunch or don't; you must be there for 9 hours at least. And that's a short day. 3. Project management is a joke. 4. Proprietary technology and outdated. 5. Forget finding another job. You'll forget what you know in about 3 months and won't be able to put anything on your resume. 6. They like to hire fresh graduates so they can mold them to their culture.
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