Graduate Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
September 1, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First interview with UK HR for screening call. Second round with senior staff SWE in China. Round 1 was conducted 50/50 English and Mandarin, Round 2 conducted solely in Mandarin even though this was not expected, especially for London office.
Questions
The topic is the LeetCode 146 LRU Cache problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tencent Graduate Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tencent's interview process for their Graduate Software Engineer roles in London, United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Tencent's Graduate Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Tencent Work Experiences
4.0
It is ok
Principal Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, United Kingdom
September 7, 2023
Pros: The job offers a good salary and an office in a good location, with hybrid work.
Cons: The company is China centric, most of communication in Mandarin and decision making is not open. They are trying to be international company but they are not there yet.
5.0
Great experience l
Cloud Consultant • Former Employee
London, United Kingdom
October 8, 2023
Pros: - Benefits
- Free food
- Great office
Cons: The job had a bad work-life balance.
5.0
Decent salary with occasional overtime due to timezones
Game Client Developer • Current Employee
London, United Kingdom
May 13, 2026
Pros: Salary is fine
Tech stack is up to date
Commute friendly
Cons: I sometimes work overtime due to the timezone.
- 4.0It is okPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, United KingdomSeptember 7, 2023Pros: The job offers a good salary and an office in a good location, with hybrid work.Cons: The company is China centric, most of communication in Mandarin and decision making is not open. They are trying to be international company but they are not there yet.
- 5.0Great experience lCloud Consultant • Former EmployeeLondon, United KingdomOctober 8, 2023Pros: - Benefits - Free food - Great officeCons: The job had a bad work-life balance.
- 5.0Decent salary with occasional overtime due to timezonesGame Client Developer • Current EmployeeLondon, United KingdomMay 13, 2026Pros: Salary is fine Tech stack is up to date Commute friendlyCons: I sometimes work overtime due to the timezone.
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