Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
I was engaged for a 4-hour interview.
The first hour was a code test, the second hour was another code test, and the remaining 2 hours were for system design and dialogue.
I solved the tests but did not receive an offer.
The HR representative mentioned they could schedule a call to discuss areas for improvement, but I was never contacted back.
Questions
Generate a book glossary by calculating each word and how many times it has been repeated and on which pages it is present.
Given a string containing a mathematical expression, calculate the result.
Create a system design for a calendar application.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 100 interview experiences for the Bloomberg LP Senior Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Bloomberg LP's Senior Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Bloomberg LP Work Experiences
- 4.0A good place to grow upSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 26, 2014Pros: Lots of technology projects. Plenty of perks inside and outside the office (some people don't take enough advantage of these). Decent hiring process. Good mentorship for junior hires (college recruiting is very well done).Cons: Deadline-oriented development. Explicit tracking of hours in the office and hours "billed" to various departments (most developers aren't used to billing time like lawyers). Virtually impossible to get rid of poor performers (usual fear of lawsuits).
- 4.0Nice place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 14, 2024Pros: wlb allowing working from home two days a week nice insuranceCons: Do not allow fully remote.
- 1.0Good to start your career, but don't get stuck thereSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 6, 2012Pros: It's all about looks here. Everything in the company is shiny and bright. Perks used to be very good, but most of them have been removed.Cons: - Almost no growth potential. - Impossible to get into management unless you are blessed by folks who have been there for over 20 years. - No work-life balance. You will have to take support calls after midnight, about 2-3 times a week. - The skills you acquire here are of very little use outside. - Join only if you are very political and want to work there more than two decades.
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