G-Research

Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom

July 1, 2021

Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Recruiter Screen

Technical Screen and conversation, easy python question + questions like "name 3 data structures"

three rounds of technical interviews. One was about improving the performance of a bit of code with only looking at the logs.

Questions

Name three data structures, what is an "instance"

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the G-Research Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.

Success Rate

15%

Pass Rate

G-Research's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive46%

Neutral8%

Negative46%

Candidates reported having mixed feelings for G-Research's Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.

G-Research Work Experiences

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Software Engineer • Current Employee

London, United Kingdom

Pros: Good work life balance JustEat lunch allowance Vert smart colleagues Interesting projects

Cons: The constant re-orgs - strict security policy (no phones) - poor communication from senior management - daily fear of losing job - complexity of architecture -

Software Engineer • Current Employee

London, United Kingdom

Pros: Good work life balance JustEat lunch allowance Vert smart colleagues Interesting projects

Cons: The constant re-orgs - strict security policy (no phones) - poor communication from senior management - daily fear of losing job - complexity of architecture -

Pleasant experience but culture is changing with time

Software Engineer • Former Employee

London, United Kingdom

Pros: Good benefits, mature stack, pleasant office environment, good teams with capable engineers

Cons: I was hit by layoff culture, which had made it harder to deliver long-term projects, and product management quality can vary wildly.

Pleasant experience but culture is changing with time

Software Engineer • Former Employee

London, United Kingdom

Pros: Good benefits, mature stack, pleasant office environment, good teams with capable engineers

Cons: I was hit by layoff culture, which had made it harder to deliver long-term projects, and product management quality can vary wildly.

Broadly good, but often strange and frustrating

Software Engineer • Former Employee

London, United Kingdom

February 11, 2025

Pros: Good work life balance Quite social

Cons: Strange decisions are made and senior management acts like they have no agency to change it. They make it hard to leave, which has the effect that many people (especially senior management) don't really want to be there causing a negative atmosphere.

Broadly good, but often strange and frustrating

Software Engineer • Former Employee

London, United Kingdom

February 11, 2025

Pros: Good work life balance Quite social

Cons: Strange decisions are made and senior management acts like they have no agency to change it. They make it hard to leave, which has the effect that many people (especially senior management) don't really want to be there causing a negative atmosphere.

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Software Engineer • Current Employee

London, United Kingdom

Pros: Good work life balance JustEat lunch allowance Vert smart colleagues Interesting projects

Cons: The constant re-orgs - strict security policy (no phones) - poor communication from senior management - daily fear of losing job - complexity of architecture -

4.0
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Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, United Kingdom
June 17, 2023
Pros: Good work life balance JustEat lunch allowance Vert smart colleagues Interesting projects
Cons: The constant re-orgs - strict security policy (no phones) - poor communication from senior management - daily fear of losing job - complexity of architecture -

Pleasant experience but culture is changing with time

Software Engineer • Former Employee

London, United Kingdom

Pros: Good benefits, mature stack, pleasant office environment, good teams with capable engineers

Cons: I was hit by layoff culture, which had made it harder to deliver long-term projects, and product management quality can vary wildly.

3.0
Pleasant experience but culture is changing with time
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, United Kingdom
June 19, 2024
Pros: Good benefits, mature stack, pleasant office environment, good teams with capable engineers
Cons: I was hit by layoff culture, which had made it harder to deliver long-term projects, and product management quality can vary wildly.

Broadly good, but often strange and frustrating

Software Engineer • Former Employee

London, United Kingdom

February 11, 2025

Pros: Good work life balance Quite social

Cons: Strange decisions are made and senior management acts like they have no agency to change it. They make it hard to leave, which has the effect that many people (especially senior management) don't really want to be there causing a negative atmosphere.

3.0
Broadly good, but often strange and frustrating
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, United Kingdom
February 11, 2025
Pros: Good work life balance Quite social
Cons: Strange decisions are made and senior management acts like they have no agency to change it. They make it hard to leave, which has the effect that many people (especially senior management) don't really want to be there causing a negative atmosphere.

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