Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
Process
Quite challenging HackerRank test online, then onsite, 3x1h with two interviewers each. Standard set of tasks: programming exercise, OO design and system design questions. Nothing surprising or particularly difficult for a senior developer. However, during one of the sessions the interaction with interviewers was minimal. They just watched me writing code, nodded occasionally, answered my questions, and never gave any feedback. I find this a very unusual way of interviewing.
In the end it was a no with a very laconic and vague feedback.
Questions
Nothing was surprising or difficult.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the G-Research Senior Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
G-Research's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in London, United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for G-Research's Senior Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
G-Research Work Experiences
- 5.0Nice PlaceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, United KingdomSeptember 17, 2022Pros: Work with smart people, good technology. I enjoyed the social events, work/life balance.Cons: It's loosened up considerably, but there's still a strong security focus. Teams could communicate better. Offices could be nicer.
- 5.0Great cultureSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, United KingdomJune 9, 2023Pros: Fantastic culture and very tech focused.Cons: The position is 100% on site with no remote work.
- 2.0Mind the gapSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 9, 2023Pros: There are a lot of clever engineers and few decent managers to work with. The company is very ambitious and there is an opportunity to get involved with many different areas. It is a very strong research and actual end-to-end quant firm.Cons: Engineering leadership is in a really bad shape. In the past few years, there's been a steady influx of politicians from some horrific shops like Facebook or Credit Suisse and they are prioritizing their personal agendas at the expense of what actually needs to be done. Career progression is severely limited and the environment is mostly toxic although that depends on the area that you work in.
