Graduate Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, England
Process
Application, 70-min HackerRank test with 3 questions, recorded video interview, 60-min technical interview with 2 engineers, including a couple of personality questions and 2 technical questions.
Each stage took 3-4 weeks to get back to me, which was slower than some other companies. However, Wise has fewer stages than other companies.
The technical interview was the highlight. I was interviewed by 2 friendly engineers who supported me through the questions and gave me opportunities to ask questions and learn.
The hardest stage was the initial tech test, as I felt really short of time and did not complete 1 of the questions. Overall, the process left me with a really good impression of the company.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Wise Graduate Software Engineer role in London, England.
Success Rate
Wise's interview process for their Graduate Software Engineer roles in London, England is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wise's Graduate Software Engineer interview process in London, England.
Wise Work Experiences
- 4.0A really good place to start your careerGraduate Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBudapest, HungaryApril 24, 2024Pros: The environment is very welcoming, and as a new graduate, I really appreciate the expectations they set for us. Plus, you get to travel with your team and there are a lot of benefits within the company (e.g. RSUs, bi-weekly lunches, monthly breakfasts, gym in the office, etc.). Moreover, the company culture is really good. From the day you come in, it is made very clear that you are now a Wiser and that mistakes are welcome and you shouldn't be afraid to be yourself. I believe that this is a very healthy place to work in as a software engineer. The work-life balance is perfect as well.Cons: I think that hiring foreigners in Budapest is still a challenge for Wise. Due to a delay in the residence permit application, a lot of other things got delayed or even cancelled. For example, that delay resulted in missing a London onboarding trip as well as the yearly salary review, whereas local Hungarian grads did not have to go through that. I do hope that that experience makes the process smoother for future hires, though. I think that Wise has a pretty good culture when it comes to learning from mistakes, so I do believe this is fixed already.
- 5.0Great opportunity for studentsGraduate Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTallinn, EstoniaJuly 13, 2024Pros: A great job for graduate students, with good salary and growth opportunities.Cons: May be difficult in the beginning, as engineer positions are mostly full-stack.
- 5.0Great Office, Free LunchGraduate Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBudapest, HungarySeptember 24, 2024Pros: Great office and sometimes free lunch.Cons: Nothing I can think of.
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