Android Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
Process
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.
It was an excessively long process. There was a coding challenge with a very strict timeline, two different technical interviews, and another behavior interview with some managers, totaling 8 hours of interviews. The technical interviews went all right. The interviewers seemed focused, had good questions to ask, and provided valued feedback. The interview with the managers was terrible. Both seemed bored when I was talking and kept interrupting me. Usually, this kind of non-technical interview should feel like a conversation. The go/no-go decision was quickly given.
Questions
The coding challenge is about fixing a project that has some unfinished features and bugs. For the technical interviews, the first is like a code review session. In the second one, they will ask you to draw an architecture of a feature, explaining how you would make some things work.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Monzo Android Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
Monzo's interview process for their Android Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Monzo's Android Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Monzo Work Experiences
- 5.0A Great Place to Work with Smart, Driven PeopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandJanuary 2, 2023Pros: - Work alongside smart, driven and innovative people - Collaborative environment where you're able to learn and grow - Supportive company for you as a person outside of workCons: It is a bank, which means it's a regulated environment. Thus while we do ship frequently, there are several steps for governance that need to happen each time. However in a fast paced environment, there's always work to pick-up even if you're waiting on approvals for the governance steps.
- 4.0Great place to workBackend Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, EnglandApril 22, 2020Pros: This is one of the best places I've worked at.Cons: It is hard to find faults in Monzo.
- 2.0Going downhill into a corporate hellSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandMay 15, 2025Pros: Good benefits, interesting projects, remote work.Cons: The company that was once focused on innovation and customer satisfaction has started to change. Now, it seems like politics is driving decision-making, rather than just trying to create great products. This shift means that managers are more concerned with internal politics and less about giving helpful feedback or making things happen. They often stall projects or blame engineers when things go wrong. Meanwhile, some employees are taking advantage of the company's policies on sick leave and inclusion, but instead of addressing the issue, management tends to focus on punishing those who are doing their jobs. It's not a perfect situation, but compared to other large corporations, it's still relatively better. However, it's clear that this trend won't last forever.
