Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Italy
September 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Daniel (HR) made me feel comfortable and clearly communicated both the company’s values and what Wise was looking for in a candidate.
The interview was 5 steps:
- HR
- Pair programming
- System design
- Product sense
- Computer science theory (database, lock, etc.)
Questions
Code challenge: Implement a circuit breaker.
System design: Design a system to publish the last 24 hours total money moved.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Wise Senior Software Engineer role in Italy.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Wise's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Italy is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Wise's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Italy.
Wise Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
November 8, 2025
Pros: Autonomous, flexible, and remote working. Trips abroad.
Cons: Demanding work, but normal at fintech.
4.0
A place to be
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tallinn, Estonia
July 31, 2025
Pros: 1. Great office.
2. Amazing colleagues.
3. Love the autonomy that each team has.
4. No matter your role, you will have to be involved in thinking about the product. If you stay for a while, you would get a chance to make decisions about changing the lives of millions.
Cons: It can be a bit stressful at times because we're dealing with people's money.
4.0
Amazing company to work for
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
July 6, 2025
Pros: - Product mindset
- Cutting-edge technology
- Good pay
Cons: Quit a stressful and intense environment.
- 5.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomNovember 8, 2025Pros: Autonomous, flexible, and remote working. Trips abroad.Cons: Demanding work, but normal at fintech.
- 4.0A place to beSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTallinn, EstoniaJuly 31, 2025Pros: 1. Great office. 2. Amazing colleagues. 3. Love the autonomy that each team has. 4. No matter your role, you will have to be involved in thinking about the product. If you stay for a while, you would get a chance to make decisions about changing the lives of millions.Cons: It can be a bit stressful at times because we're dealing with people's money.
- 4.0Amazing company to work forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 6, 2025Pros: - Product mindset - Cutting-edge technology - Good payCons: Quit a stressful and intense environment.
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