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Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom

August 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

The interview process consisted of three stages:

  1. Phone interview: This stage included one complex system design problem, two coding problems, and two to three specific questions about Python.

  2. Second phone interview: This interview featured three coding problems.

  3. On-site interview: This involved five sessions, each with one to two interviewers. The first two sessions focused on one coding and one system design problem each. The third session was dedicated to a system design problem. The fourth session assessed background and personality. The fifth session was with HR.

I initially thought I would get the job, especially after meeting the HR staff. However, in the end, I didn't receive an offer. Reflecting on the experience, I now believe the outcome was fair, as I didn't provide entirely satisfying answers in the first session. Securing a senior position appears to be quite challenging, requiring nearly perfect responses.

Questions

Data structures and algorithms.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 33 interview experiences for the Bloomberg LP Senior Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.

Success Rate

15%
Pass Rate

Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive45%
Neutral18%
Negative36%

Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Bloomberg LP's Senior Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.

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