Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - India
February 19, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First of all, there was an aptitude and programming test. The aptitude test was easy, and the programming test had two questions which were also quite easy. One was about string manipulation, and the other was about linked lists.
Questions
What is cryptography? Tell me some algorithms.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the HSBC Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in India.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
HSBC's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive83%
Neutral17%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HSBC's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in India.
HSBC Work Experiences
5.0
Good Company, High Paris
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
September 5, 2025
Pros: High [days] in the good company.
Cons: Nice company to join here.
4.0
On-Campus Internship Experience
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 19, 2024
Pros: There is excellent work culture there.
Cons: The testing pattern was a bit malfunctioning.
4.0
Good Fintech MNC
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
July 24, 2024
Pros: Good Fintech MNC with good people
Cons: May have bad work-life balance in some teams.
- 5.0Good Company, High ParisSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaSeptember 5, 2025Pros: High [days] in the good company.Cons: Nice company to join here.
- 4.0On-Campus Internship ExperienceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 19, 2024Pros: There is excellent work culture there.Cons: The testing pattern was a bit malfunctioning.
- 4.0Good Fintech MNCSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaJuly 24, 2024Pros: Good Fintech MNC with good peopleCons: May have bad work-life balance in some teams.
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