Senior Software Developer Interview Experience - Montreal, Quebec
Process
The first step is a phone interview, with mostly technical questions.
The interviewer at this stage seemed very satisfied with his working conditions and really liked his job.
For the second stage, the interviewers were condescending and vaguely insulting.
The interview was difficult, with mostly whiteboard questions on algorithms.
It is probably easier to pass such an interview right after university rather than after many years of work experience.
Questions
Mostly writing various algorithms on a whiteboard.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Morgan Stanley Senior Software Developer role in Montreal, Quebec.
Success Rate
Morgan Stanley's interview process for their Senior Software Developer roles in Montreal, Quebec is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Morgan Stanley's Senior Software Developer interview process in Montreal, Quebec.
Morgan Stanley Work Experiences
- 4.0Smart Team, Shifting PrioritiesSenior Software Developer • Former EmployeeMontreal, Quebec, CanadaNovember 24, 2025Pros: Talented co-workers, exceptional managers who understand the complexities of working in such a high-paced environment.Cons: Frequent priority shifts due to adapting to the company's financial objectives. Lack of time to adapt and maintain code that prior developers wrote.
- 4.0Morgan Stanley MtlSenior Software Developer • Current EmployeeMontreal, Quebec, CanadaJuly 30, 2025Pros: Big office with nice desks.Cons: Have to work from it once in a while.
- 4.0Good place to workSenior Software Developer • Current EmployeeMontreal, Quebec, CanadaFebruary 19, 2025Pros: - Work-life balance. - Care for employees and give them opportunities to grow.Cons: - 3 days a week at the office - Levels of bureaucracy are high
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