Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, England
Process
I applied online, and the process took 3 weeks.
There was an online application. The recruiter was polite over email. I spoke to a Senior Engineer who was professional and polite. There were no major issues, except the interviewer asked me pointless questions that had nothing to do with the job itself. I asked questions myself. The company doesn't seem to know what Microservices is, based on their architecture that was described to me by the interviewer. I didn't get the role. I consider it a lucky escape.
Questions
Pointless questions about randomness were irrelevant to the job.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Monzo Software Engineer role in London, England.
Success Rate
Monzo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, England is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Monzo's Software Engineer interview process in London, England.
Monzo Work Experiences
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandJune 27, 2025Pros: It is a good place to learn lots.Cons: There are not too many to be honest.
- 5.0Great talent and products, but growth paths need workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandMarch 20, 2026Pros: You're surrounded by genuinely sharp people across engineering and product, which makes for a strong learning environment. The product surface is broad and interesting; there's no shortage of meaningful problems to solve. The company's trajectory and market position feel solid, giving confidence in long-term prospects.Cons: Internal promotion paths are frustratingly opaque. There's a noticeable pattern of backfilling senior roles with external hires rather than developing and promoting existing talent, which undermines retention and morale for those putting in the work to grow.
- 4.0Good FinTech CompanySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandNovember 19, 2023Pros: - Has a strong engineering culture and development here is a pleasure - Leadership maintains clear, focused goals on the roadmap and the future of business. - Offers a solid engineering progression framework. - Provides ample growth opportunities. - Good diversity and inclusion.Cons: - Team might be a bit understaffed sometimes which means you will have to do a lot sometimes. - The standard here is very high which means you have to work super hard to get promoted.
