Process
some core Java questions, and follow up with a coding challenge. The question is tricky, and I just think they don't want to hire people. They ask you some nonsense questions to show they have dived into the Java source code.
Questions
Implement a Set, but you can't use any other Java collection implementation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the HSBC Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
HSBC's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral67%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HSBC's Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
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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