Process
It was a take-home task that involved implementing a transfer money API. How data is stored is decided by yourself. You need to write unit tests apart from the functional code and submit the code to a public GitHub where it can be accessible.
Questions
How to design an API?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the HSBC Software Engineer role in Hong Kong.
Success Rate
75%
Pass Rate
HSBC's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hong Kong is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HSBC's Software Engineer interview process in Hong Kong.
HSBC Work Experiences
5.0
Sde at HSBC
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
December 2, 2025
Pros: An amazing place to work.
Cons: Too many people and lack of discipline.
3.0
Okayish. Depends a lot on the team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
December 1, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance, but it depends on the team.
Cons: Tech stack, WLB all depend on the team.
4.0
Good Balance, Few Benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 30, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance and projects.
Cons: Don't expect too many benefits.
- 5.0Sde at HSBCSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaDecember 2, 2025Pros: An amazing place to work.Cons: Too many people and lack of discipline.
- 3.0Okayish. Depends a lot on the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaDecember 1, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, but it depends on the team.Cons: Tech stack, WLB all depend on the team.
- 4.0Good Balance, Few BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 30, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance and projects.Cons: Don't expect too many benefits.
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