Senior Backend Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
June 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Had a quick conversation with the recruiter, ranging from motivation to certain technical areas like concurrency.
Then, I had a live coding interview, which was a normal implementation of a use case. It required working code with proper test cases. It seemed to go well.
The third interview was a bit mixed. One of the interviewers had a choppy connection and approach. They seemed to have a preset for a basic solution and expected the same. When I presented a better solution, they couldn't accept it or asked for a simpler one. As expected, the solution didn't hit the right note.
Questions
Implement LB.
Implement concurrent solution for transfer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Revolut Senior Backend Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
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Pass Rate
Revolut's interview process for their Senior Backend Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Revolut's Senior Backend Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Revolut Work Experiences
2.0
Toxic work environment, micromanagement, but great salary
Senior Backend Engineer • Former Employee
Berlin, Germany
May 23, 2021
Pros: Great salary or package with no extra benefits.
Cons: No clear boundaries and role definition for engineering and product departments.
Projects are mostly driven by Product Owners, with very little say from engineers.
Micro-management by Product Owners, which is justified as POs are concerned about product delivery. (This is a serious problem, as micro-management is not considered worth solving and is instead justified by stating POs are more concerned, indirectly implying engineers are not and showing a lack of trust between the two groups).
No clear career progression framework; employees are simply promoted based on project delivery (without validating the quality of the delivered product) and with no proper 360-degree feedback compilation.
Revolut has some young, talented people in prominent positions who consider their way of working as the only correct way and do not even bother to understand other perspectives and concerns with the approach followed.
5.0
Lots of smart, hard-working people around
Senior Backend Engineer • Current Employee
February 23, 2024
Pros: A solid place to work if you are a software engineer. There are lots of smart people here. So, no matter your skill level, you will meet many talented, knowledgeable individuals to learn from.
Another aspect is the great product. This seems to be because the founders truly care about it, down to the last tiny detail. And it shows. This is the case where you are building something you can always proudly recommend to a friend.
Cons: You have to work hard, and you have to deliver. Both are only possible long-term if you enjoy what you are doing.
5.0
Best company ever if you are willing to put in the effort and work hard
Senior Backend Engineer • Current Employee
Berlin, Germany
August 15, 2021
Pros: - Competitive salary
- Outstanding shares package
- Strongest experts/people surrounding you
- Ambitious company plans to conquer the world
Cons: - Work-life balance might suffer if you accept it and if you choose to overcontribute.
- This is the company where you can't be mediocre; it is hard because you won't feel like a part of the bigger game that everyone is involved in.
- You have to figure out a lot on your own and be initiative because there are few processes in place – hence tremendous opportunity to exercise your skills – and you have to take ownership of many things if you want changes to come. Not many people have this kind of stamina.
- 2.0Toxic work environment, micromanagement, but great salarySenior Backend Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlin, GermanyMay 23, 2021Pros: Great salary or package with no extra benefits.Cons: No clear boundaries and role definition for engineering and product departments. Projects are mostly driven by Product Owners, with very little say from engineers. Micro-management by Product Owners, which is justified as POs are concerned about product delivery. (This is a serious problem, as micro-management is not considered worth solving and is instead justified by stating POs are more concerned, indirectly implying engineers are not and showing a lack of trust between the two groups). No clear career progression framework; employees are simply promoted based on project delivery (without validating the quality of the delivered product) and with no proper 360-degree feedback compilation. Revolut has some young, talented people in prominent positions who consider their way of working as the only correct way and do not even bother to understand other perspectives and concerns with the approach followed.
- 5.0Lots of smart, hard-working people aroundSenior Backend Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 23, 2024Pros: A solid place to work if you are a software engineer. There are lots of smart people here. So, no matter your skill level, you will meet many talented, knowledgeable individuals to learn from. Another aspect is the great product. This seems to be because the founders truly care about it, down to the last tiny detail. And it shows. This is the case where you are building something you can always proudly recommend to a friend.Cons: You have to work hard, and you have to deliver. Both are only possible long-term if you enjoy what you are doing.
- 5.0Best company ever if you are willing to put in the effort and work hardSenior Backend Engineer • Current EmployeeBerlin, GermanyAugust 15, 2021Pros: - Competitive salary - Outstanding shares package - Strongest experts/people surrounding you - Ambitious company plans to conquer the worldCons: - Work-life balance might suffer if you accept it and if you choose to overcontribute. - This is the company where you can't be mediocre; it is hard because you won't feel like a part of the bigger game that everyone is involved in. - You have to figure out a lot on your own and be initiative because there are few processes in place – hence tremendous opportunity to exercise your skills – and you have to take ownership of many things if you want changes to come. Not many people have this kind of stamina.
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