Process
I applied online. The process took two weeks.
I completed a home task and answered all the interview questions, which were easy. The interviewer said that he liked all of my answers. There was no adequate feedback, as they told me they were not forwarding me just because. I spent a lot of time. I think that if you are from another country, you shouldn't even try. I was very disappointed.
What can be improved:
- Give feedback from the interviewer.
- If one does not fit due to country, age, or education, reject at the start.
Questions
Just chatting about the home assignment.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 48 interview experiences for the Monzo Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Monzo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral27%
Negative40%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Monzo's Software Engineer interview process.
Monzo Work Experiences
4.0
Review
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
June 27, 2023
Pros: There is a good vibe, nice staff, and good culture.
Cons: It was not found yet, and it is to be found.
1.0
Not a place for women
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
October 1, 2019
Pros: There are some really nice women at Monzo.
Cons: - Not a place for women. Female staff are constantly sexually harassed and overlooked for equal opportunities. - If you're not with the "in" crowd, forget about it. You will be forced and threatened to work ten times more than people who are with the "in" crowd. no promotion for women. - There are so many popular people sitting around doing nothing all day long. They then get a promotion for being popular. This are massive reasons other fintech banks are getting further and further ahead. - The CEO is last in and first out each day, and doesn't seem to do much. - You can't even go to the people team. We're all aware of recent staff being let go for speaking up. There is no transparency at Monzo bank
1.0
Systemic toxic culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England
September 24, 2024
Pros: - CEO appears to be doing well. Monzo is profitable and gaining customers.
- Working on great projects
- actual work being done is quite fun (and challenging)
- Remote first
- Some very talented people if you get in the right team
Cons: - The workplace has maintained a toxic culture from its early days, characterised by an intense hustle mentality.
- The environment is cliquey, making it difficult to integrate with long-standing employees, who often display ego/arrogance.
- Expectation on employees to work evenings and weekends to meet unreasonable deadlines, without recognition.
- Employees are overworked, with many experiencing burnout and taking sick leave. Despite this, deadlines remain inflexible, prioritising profit over employee well-being.
- The organisation has *only* gender-neutral toilets, which fails to provide a safe space for women, highlighting a flawed system.
- Great people overlooked for internal promotions, for no apparent reason.
- Managers, in my experience, are dishonest.
- 4.0ReviewSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandJune 27, 2023Pros: There is a good vibe, nice staff, and good culture.Cons: It was not found yet, and it is to be found.
- 1.0Not a place for womenSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandOctober 1, 2019Pros: There are some really nice women at Monzo.Cons: - Not a place for women. Female staff are constantly sexually harassed and overlooked for equal opportunities. - If you're not with the "in" crowd, forget about it. You will be forced and threatened to work ten times more than people who are with the "in" crowd. no promotion for women. - There are so many popular people sitting around doing nothing all day long. They then get a promotion for being popular. This are massive reasons other fintech banks are getting further and further ahead. - The CEO is last in and first out each day, and doesn't seem to do much. - You can't even go to the people team. We're all aware of recent staff being let go for speaking up. There is no transparency at Monzo bank
- 1.0Systemic toxic cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, EnglandSeptember 24, 2024Pros: - CEO appears to be doing well. Monzo is profitable and gaining customers. - Working on great projects - actual work being done is quite fun (and challenging) - Remote first - Some very talented people if you get in the right teamCons: - The workplace has maintained a toxic culture from its early days, characterised by an intense hustle mentality. - The environment is cliquey, making it difficult to integrate with long-standing employees, who often display ego/arrogance. - Expectation on employees to work evenings and weekends to meet unreasonable deadlines, without recognition. - Employees are overworked, with many experiencing burnout and taking sick leave. Despite this, deadlines remain inflexible, prioritising profit over employee well-being. - The organisation has *only* gender-neutral toilets, which fails to provide a safe space for women, highlighting a flawed system. - Great people overlooked for internal promotions, for no apparent reason. - Managers, in my experience, are dishonest.
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