Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
Process
I applied online. The process took 1 day.
I had the worst experience with WISE of my entire job career. I applied through the company career page and I received a formal interview call as a screening with the recruiter. I joined the meeting as per the schedule and the recruiter didn't even come on time. She joined the meeting after the original time. Even after joining she didn't even say a single word and started questioning me. I was expecting a brief intro from her and me, but she didn't do that.
As soon as I started answering the question she started her new topic of questions, and she didn't wait for me to complete my answer. It was the worst nightmare for me because being on that 30 min call was horrible, and this made me feel that even if they offer me the job, I will not take it because of seeing what type of persons do they hire and how come they managed to get a place in WISE.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Wise Senior Software Engineer role in London, England.
Success Rate
Wise's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in London, England is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Wise's Senior Software Engineer interview process in London, England.
Wise Work Experiences
- 1.0Mostly hell with a shiny wrapperSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMarch 19, 2024Pros: There's some good technology, and a lot of good engineers you can work with and build some things.Cons: Typical scale-up treadmill issues are deeply rooted in low compensation. Incompetent, low-caliber managers and workplace politics are the things that make Wise NOT a place you want to work for. The business is overselling the dream of 'changing the world' (ultimately for someone else's fat pocket) and has created a cult to keep people overdelivering. Couple this with woke/identity politics and reverse discrimination in the name of 'USA style diversity' because it helps funding, and you have the perfect toxic laboratory.
- 5.0Get things done togetherSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 18, 2015Pros: Real customer focus. A lot to learn from your colleagues. Awesome drive in people, great community, and so much more! Travelling, getting to know people, flexible and supporting environment.Cons: Ehm... Well, the coffee machine breaks sometimes.
- 5.0Probably the best place I've worked for so farSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomApril 3, 2023Pros: - World-class engineering - Open culture - Different initiatives going on - Obviously, the perksCons: - Can be too fast-paced sometimes. - If all teams are autonomous, there is a lack of strategic direction at times.
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