Process
It consisted of 5 rounds: cognitive, coding, HSBC values assessment, technical interview, and HR interview. The coding test comprised two questions. The platform for the online test was Cocubes. All were elimination rounds.
Questions
About my projects, questions related to the skills I had mentioned in my CV, and data structures.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 61 interview experiences for the HSBC Trainee Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
46%
Pass Rate
HSBC's interview process for their Trainee Software Engineer roles in India is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive70%
Neutral23%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HSBC's Trainee Software Engineer interview process in India.
HSBC Work Experiences
5.0
Good Env, Old Tech
Trainee Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
August 25, 2025
Pros: Good work environment, good work-life balance.
Cons: Old tech in use might mean less learning.
4.0
Training in HSBC for Freshers
Trainee Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
July 24, 2025
Pros: An external company comes and teaches us things to kickstart our career.
Cons: Classroom-like structure for 3 weeks.
3.0
Great place to work
Trainee Software Engineer • Former Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
March 29, 2025
Pros: Good environment if you have a good team; open to explorations.
Cons: Strict WFO policies, which are good.
- 5.0Good Env, Old TechTrainee Software Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaAugust 25, 2025Pros: Good work environment, good work-life balance.Cons: Old tech in use might mean less learning.
- 4.0Training in HSBC for FreshersTrainee Software Engineer • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaJuly 24, 2025Pros: An external company comes and teaches us things to kickstart our career.Cons: Classroom-like structure for 3 weeks.
- 3.0Great place to workTrainee Software Engineer • Former EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaMarch 29, 2025Pros: Good environment if you have a good team; open to explorations.Cons: Strict WFO policies, which are good.
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