Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
I went through four on-campus interviews and received an offer the next week.
The interviews were relatively challenging, mostly focusing on algorithms and C++/C fundamentals.
The third technical interview featured two technical questions, as well as some inquiry about my project and previous internship experience.
The final interview was with HR and featured questions like:
- What are you looking for in an internship?
- Why Bloomberg over other tech companies?
Questions
Given a set of runnerId's and sensorId's, come up with an algorithm to get the top 10 fastest runners to display on a scoreboard.
Allocate a 2D array of memory using just one call to malloc in C.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Bloomberg LP Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Bloomberg LP's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Bloomberg LP Work Experiences
- 5.0The Best CompanySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJune 4, 2024Pros: Working at Bloomberg offers a unique and dynamic experience that stands out in the finance and technology sectors. The company fosters an environment where the pace of work is largely self-driven, allowing individuals to balance professional demands with personal life in a way that contrasts with the typically long hours seen in many financial firms. Employees often appreciate the flexibility, noting that the majority of the workforce tends to wrap up their day around 7 PM, with some even leaving as early as 6 PM.Cons: Very good. I have no comment.
- 3.0Good Pay, Bad Office ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 17, 2025Pros: Good pay, work-life balance, decent coworkers and engineers.Cons: Bad management, bad office, no perks.
- 5.0Great company to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomNovember 15, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance Competitive salaryCons: Not much I know of.
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