Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Berlin, Germany
Process
I was contacted by them for a position as a Senior Software Engineer in Berlin. After ignoring two emails, as I wasn't really interested, I agreed to a meeting. We cleared up some criteria beforehand, which made the position attractive to me.
I had a 30-minute interview with a very young recruiter, which went pretty well, but I haven't heard back from them since.
As feared, and as other reviews here state, they waste your time. Don't agree to an interview if you don't need to, because they will waste your time, first by spamming and secondly by ignoring you.
Questions
Why do you want to join Bolt?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Bolt Senior Software Engineer role in Berlin, Germany.
Success Rate
Bolt's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Berlin, Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Bolt's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Berlin, Germany.
Bolt Work Experiences
- 4.0Busy Work, Stagnant TechSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTallinn, EstoniaOctober 19, 2025Pros: This is a normal place to work, but the workload is high with chaotic management from time to time.Cons: Lack of growth in the engineering field. Lagging behind modern development technologies due to insufficient space to address technical debt and implement new technologies. Focusing solely on product features. Work from office policy, but the quality of office space is not up to par.
- 1.0The company takes advantage of international employeesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTallinn, EstoniaOctober 14, 2025Pros: Salaries are above average in Estonia.Cons: The company pushes international employees in Estonia to waive their right to settle permanently in the country and to remain on temporary work permits tied to Bolt. If you consider Tallinn for relocation, think twice.
- 4.0Salary above market average and good WLBSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandApril 13, 2025Pros: - Good salary - Good work-life balanceCons: - Unclear career growth path. - Not many learning opportunities. - Work may not be that exciting.
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