Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
December 21, 2022
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Several stages, fairly standard for a tech interview process. First round screening with fit and basic questions, then a couple of one-on-one technicals. Varying questions from algorithms to low-level programming.
Questions
How does virtual memory work?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the Squarepoint Capital Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Squarepoint Capital's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral22%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Squarepoint Capital's Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
Squarepoint Capital Work Experiences
2.0
Great for quants, bad for tech
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, United Kingdom
July 14, 2019
Pros: - Good profit growth
- Interesting projects if you are on the right team.
- Ability to invest into the fund if you are a quant
- Large bonuses if you are a quant
Cons: The below concerns the tech side only!
- A lot of people seem to do nothing; inefficient communication between teams; teams split in a siloed way and isolated from quants.
- Really bad bonuses regardless of the performance. Even big banks pay more.
- Tech workers have the same restrictions as quants on personal trading, and resignation notice but no way to invest into the fund and no garden leave.
- In many cases there is micromanagement which gets in the way.
4.0
Good overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Montreal, Canada
September 27, 2026
Pros: There is a decent work-life balance and compensation.
Cons: Top down, lack of autonomy
4.0
Amazing Company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Montreal, Canada
December 15, 2023
Pros: It is a very good company to work at.
Cons: I am unsure about it yet, but I will update.
- 2.0Great for quants, bad for techSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, United KingdomJuly 14, 2019Pros: - Good profit growth - Interesting projects if you are on the right team. - Ability to invest into the fund if you are a quant - Large bonuses if you are a quantCons: The below concerns the tech side only! - A lot of people seem to do nothing; inefficient communication between teams; teams split in a siloed way and isolated from quants. - Really bad bonuses regardless of the performance. Even big banks pay more. - Tech workers have the same restrictions as quants on personal trading, and resignation notice but no way to invest into the fund and no garden leave. - In many cases there is micromanagement which gets in the way.
- 4.0Good overallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMontreal, CanadaSeptember 27, 2026Pros: There is a decent work-life balance and compensation.Cons: Top down, lack of autonomy
- 4.0Amazing CompanySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMontreal, CanadaDecember 15, 2023Pros: It is a very good company to work at.Cons: I am unsure about it yet, but I will update.
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