Process
Two rounds of technical interviews took place.
In both, I was asked to code algorithms. A problem was given, and I was provided screen share access. The interviewers observed while I coded.
The first round went well, and I was selected for the second round.
In the second round, the interviewer was very rigid and wanted me to code in a particular way. They also asked other Java questions, such as:
- Garbage collection
- Inner classes
Database questions were also posed, including:
- Joins
- Example usage of a left outer join
Questions
They asked me to code a problem that was based on inversions algorithms.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 194 interview experiences for the Bloomberg LP Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral38%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Bloomberg LP's Software Developer interview process in United States.
Bloomberg LP Work Experiences
4.0
Great People, Outdated Tech
Software Developer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 6, 2019
Pros: Great atmosphere, wonderful people, excellent perks. Very good training program for fresh recruits to catch up to company operations standards.
Cons: As with most of the financial-tech space, much of the tech stack is quite outdated, and imbuing any new ones takes time. They become quite mature or even outdated by the time they're part of the workflow.
4.0
Chill Firm, Slow Promotions
Software Developer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 18, 2018
Pros: Great firm.
Great benefits.
Very relaxed/chill work.
Flat structure.
Cons: Your work highly depends on your department. You could have an extremely dynamic and exciting job or team, or not so much.
No equity like other firms.
Very flat structure. So much so that a promotion could be 5-10 years away (depends on department).
5.0
Bloomberg is a great company to work for!
Software Developer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 14, 2017
Pros: I really enjoyed the benefits and the growth opportunities that company provided. It was a great job where you get great appreciation for your skills and time spent.
And first of all – the people. There are some great teams there. We were like a family together. We were not looking at each other like competitors, but like friends. You always get the help you need, and you are happy to provide help to others to help them grow and improve.
Completely recommended as a first employer – you would get a lot of support and valuable skills.
Cons: Like with all big companies, it was hard to bring changes in. And when you give up, there are others coming who don't. And then you feel that they have achieved more in less time.
- 4.0Great People, Outdated TechSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 6, 2019Pros: Great atmosphere, wonderful people, excellent perks. Very good training program for fresh recruits to catch up to company operations standards.Cons: As with most of the financial-tech space, much of the tech stack is quite outdated, and imbuing any new ones takes time. They become quite mature or even outdated by the time they're part of the workflow.
- 4.0Chill Firm, Slow PromotionsSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 18, 2018Pros: Great firm. Great benefits. Very relaxed/chill work. Flat structure.Cons: Your work highly depends on your department. You could have an extremely dynamic and exciting job or team, or not so much. No equity like other firms. Very flat structure. So much so that a promotion could be 5-10 years away (depends on department).
- 5.0Bloomberg is a great company to work for!Software Developer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 14, 2017Pros: I really enjoyed the benefits and the growth opportunities that company provided. It was a great job where you get great appreciation for your skills and time spent. And first of all – the people. There are some great teams there. We were like a family together. We were not looking at each other like competitors, but like friends. You always get the help you need, and you are happy to provide help to others to help them grow and improve. Completely recommended as a first employer – you would get a lot of support and valuable skills.Cons: Like with all big companies, it was hard to bring changes in. And when you give up, there are others coming who don't. And then you feel that they have achieved more in less time.
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