Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
The interviewer started by asking about my project, but soon became disinterested. Later, we talked about data structures and algorithms.
He asked about sorting algorithms and their complexity. Then, he inquired about how I would design a telephone book.
He then moved on to UNIX and asked some commands related to file modifications.
Questions
What kind of data structure would you use to implement a telephone directory?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 470 interview experiences for the Bloomberg LP Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Bloomberg LP's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Bloomberg LP's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Bloomberg LP Work Experiences
- 4.0Good for learning and open-source contributionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 11, 2024Pros: I am a mid-level engineer and have been lucky to be a part of an open-source-first organization. The learning and work are good, and we are encouraged to present at conferences. The code quality can be a little hacky, so I don't recommend this company for early-career engineers.Cons: Politics, like every other company.
- 4.0Good Balance, Legacy CodeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 20, 2024Pros: Work-life balance, benefits, great coworkers.Cons: Finance first, crappy codebases, legacy.
- 4.0Demanding but can be rewardingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 11, 2021Pros: great benefit access to many dedicated engineers access to further educationCons: can feel just a cog in a wheel
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