Software Developer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
I applied to the position on Bloomberg's careers website and received a call from them shortly after. The first round was a telephonic interview, and I spoke to two developers who had been working there for 3-4 years.
The interview focused on C++ and basic data structures and algorithms. The questions were quite simple.
Unfortunately, I "messed up" that interview and did not answer very simple questions that were posed to me. It seemed they were looking for proficiency in C and C++. Browsing through standard interview questions available online would probably be the best way to prepare.
The interviewers seemed very nice and cordial. They mentioned that the successful employees at Bloomberg are those who are flexible, dynamic, and can get things done as quickly as possible, rather than those who plan very well.
Despite considering myself a very good programmer with relevant experience, I messed up the interview.
Questions
Given that plenty of memory is available, how would you design a program that would hold information for about 3000 employees in a company?
What is private inheritance? Why is it useful? Is it different from containment?
What is the difference between C and C++?
What is the (C++) keyword mutable used for? Give an example.
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Success Rate
Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Software Developer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Bloomberg LP Work Experiences
- 1.0Junk Food, Slave TreatmentSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 18, 2019Pros: A lot of junk food.Cons: People treated like slaves.
- 1.0One of the worst companies to work for!!!Software Developer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 20, 2019Pros: Used to have free lunch. Not anymore. Cannot think of anything else.Cons: If you are going there, just keep this in mind. You can be Albert Einstein and be the smartest in the world, but you don't get promoted easily. Everything here works based on relationships. Very long, extra hours of work without pay! Zero work-life balance. Erratic rules: be a buddy to your manager, and you can come at 10 AM and leave at 5 PM, no problem. Otherwise, arrive at 8:05 AM, and you can be in trouble.
- 3.0Generally OK, experience depends on teamSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 5, 2013Pros: Good training program, especially from outside lecturers. Fanciest office I have ever seen. Great view on the 29th floor. Working hours are generally okay, although some teams are busier. Good benefits for people who are married or have children. People are generally nice.Cons: This is based on my own experience; your mileage may vary. Salary has no correlation with how hard you work or how much work you did. Reviews and raises are subject to the favoritism of your manager. If your manager is nice, you are lucky; otherwise, you are underpaid compared with your peers. Micromanagement was so much that I felt no work could ever be finished. Your own ideas don't matter at all, so it's better to shut up and do whatever you are told. Lots of legacy code. Most of the time was spent figuring out a couple of seemingly trivial issues.
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