Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, England
March 1, 2023
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
After three rounds of discussion, the recruiter ghosted me, and there is no response, update, or feedback.
- Recruiter contacted via phone and had an initial screening.
- Capability-based interview with a Senior Manager.
- Technical interview with two engineers.
Questions
Java, Spring, Kafka, API design
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the HSBC Senior Software Engineer role in London, England.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
HSBC's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in London, England is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for HSBC's Senior Software Engineer interview process in London, England.
HSBC Work Experiences
4.0
Good Policies, Bad Manager
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Cons: The project manager makes their own policies and forces team members to extend their working hours.
4.0
Good company to stay but not much growth
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
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Pros: Starting salary is good.
Food
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5.0
Great work-life balance
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
November 4, 2025
Pros: Understanding managers. They care about your life.
Cons: Career growth could be better.
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- 5.0Great work-life balanceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNovember 4, 2025Pros: Understanding managers. They care about your life.Cons: Career growth could be better.
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