Process
In the beginning, there was an aptitude and technical MCQ online test. The second round was a 30-minute coding round with 2 simple coding questions. You passed by doing even one, but try to do both.
In the interview, there were 2 rounds: technical and HR. The technical round went great, but I was rejected in the HR round.
Questions
Difference between SQL and NoSQL.
Resume-based projects.
New technologies like IoT, ML.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 170 interview experiences for the HSBC Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
HSBC's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in India is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HSBC's Software Engineer interview process in India.
HSBC Work Experiences
- 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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