Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Madrid, Spain
Process
The process began with a standard interview with HR, conducted by a very easygoing person.
Next, I proceeded to what was the worst live coding interview I've experienced in seven years.
The interviewer lacked communication skills and ultimately rejected me for a solution I clearly did not provide. He stated I should use a strategy pattern, which was precisely what I suggested, and I had even coded an interface demonstrating possible implementations.
When I asked a question, the interviewer did not respond, indicating he clearly wasn't paying attention. I had to wait for him.
The interviewer cut me off while I was asking questions and, out of the blue, told me, "That's why we don't hire juniors." This is akin to waving a huge red flag in your face. He was very pedantic.
Obviously, I cannot recommend Revolut after this experience.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Revolut Senior Software Engineer role in Madrid, Spain.
Success Rate
Revolut's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Madrid, Spain is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Revolut's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Madrid, Spain.
Revolut Work Experiences
- 3.05-word reviewSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomApril 28, 2020Pros: Interesting greenfield projects to develop from scratch.Cons: Aggressive corporate culture with the lack of work-life balance.
- 4.0Great & Successful company with room for improvementSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBarcelona, Catalonia, SpainNovember 25, 2024Pros: - Good compensation and benefits. - Full lifecycle exposure: Engineers are involved in everything from requirements to implementation, fostering well-rounded skills. - Efficient hiring and onboarding: The process was streamlined and smooth. - Remote flexibility: Fully remote setup offers good work-life balance. - No on-call responsibilities: The systems are designed in a way that engineers don’t need to handle on-call duties, which is excellent for work-life balance. - Supportive management: While I’ve seen reviews about overworking, I believe it depends on the team and individual. For instance, we had an ambitious quarterly KPI for the team, but when communicated early about challenges, the manager and tech lead were understanding, and nobody asked anyone to do any overtime.Cons: - Unclear reporting structure: The dual reporting to a line and functional manager can be confusing, especially when some engineers report to product managers, which is unconventional. - Knowledge sharing through peers: Most knowledge sharing is done through peers; there’s little focus on having internal tech talks or blog posts to share learnings. - Documentation gaps: Internal tools and frameworks lack proper documentation, which is critical in a remote company. - Communication issues: Communication practices could improve, such as avoiding unnecessary mentions or DMs for topics that could be public. - Workforce and culture: The culture is mostly focused on delivering results, which can sometimes feel bland. Additionally, the workforce could be more diverse.
- 5.0Three years feelingSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePorto, Porto, PortugalSeptember 9, 2025Pros: * Company strategy * Company management * Architectural and Engineering practices * Quality of productCons: Work-life balance Low budgets for team gatherings (important for remote workers)
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