I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Bloomberg (New York, NY) in Oct 2024
Interview
The interviewers were both friendly and supportive throughout the entire process. They guided me and provided helpful hints as I worked through the two problems presented to me. Their approachable demeanor made it easy for me to engage with them, and I felt comfortable asking questions when I needed clarification. Overall, their encouragement contributed to a positive interview experience, allowing me to showcase my problem-solving abilities effectively.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Assume you are given a stream of sequences. You need to implement a system similar to promises in JavaScript, where you wait for one stream to process before moving on to the next. For instance, consider how we watch movies on Netflix: the sequences come in order. Even if sequence 4 loads faster, it should still wait for sequences 1, 2, and 3 to load first. The goal is to ensure that the sequences are processed in the correct order, regardless of their loading times.
Asked two leetcode mediums and why Bloomberg every round. Pretty straightforward and guide you through problems if you get stuck. Focus on explaining solution and arriving at an optimal solution. Three technical rounds, one HR, and one final hiring manager.
I applied online. I interviewed at Bloomberg (New York, NY)
Interview
I was interviewing for them, around 4-5 rounds, which could be scheduled in the same days based on their availability. No OAs so I love it! Real engineers will evaluate you. Coding --> HR chat --> Engineering manager. Long process but great and supportive interviewers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Bloomberg? Relate that to your past experience and interest in fintech field/ their current product.
5 rounds leetcode for 3 then one hr and one Eng manager Round that might have system design or can be chill. Very difficult process 1 hour each for technicals and r2-3 back to back