I applied online. I interviewed at Bloomberg (Bengaluru) in Sept 2021
Interview
Problem-solving skills: Problem-solving skills are essential for any field, but they are especially important in technical fields. Software engineers and data scientists are constantly faced with new problems to solve. They need to be able to identify the problem, come up with a creative solution, and implement that solution in a way that is efficient and effective. Data structures: Data structures are the way data is organized and stored in a computer. They are essential for efficient data manipulation. There are many different data structures, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Software engineers need to be familiar with a variety of data structures in order to choose the right one for the job. Algorithms: Algorithms are step-by-step procedures for solving problems. They are essential for efficient problem solving. There are many different algorithms, each with its own time and space complexity. Software engineers need to be familiar with a variety of algorithms in order to choose the right one for the problem.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
room allocation in an office according to timings, with a high number of employees and a low number of available rooms.
I applied through university. I interviewed at Bloomberg (New York, NY)
Interview
Online assessment, followed by a technical round where you are expected to solve two leetcode mediums within an hour as well as talk about your project experiences, be prepared to know your resume well and prep the leetcode tagged
5 rounds of interview. 2, 3 and 4 are all in one day. Expect medium-hard leetcode questions for technical interviews and behavioral questions for rest. HR will ask if you have competing offers.
I applied online. I interviewed at Bloomberg in Jan 2026
Interview
5 interviews
2 leetcode questions.
1 system design to design a back-end system.
1 with HR for behavior question and 1 with engineering manager. Interviewers are very professional and friendly.