I interviewed at Virgin Media O2 (Paddington, England)
Interview
There are 3 stages to the interview. The last stage is a panel interview but you are able to prepare a topic / presentation in advance which is nice! Thorough process
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They ask you to explain the topic for different audiences
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Virgin Media O2 (London, England) in May 2026
Interview
**Interview experience: 2/5**
The interviewers themselves were excellent. I had positive conversations with the hiring manager and wider team, and the role itself was genuinely exciting. The interview questions were thoughtful and focused on commercial strategy, product-market fit and building a venture within a large organisation.
Unfortunately, the recruitment process was one of the most poorly managed I've experienced.
There were multiple scheduling changes, long periods of radio silence and several occasions where interview dates were discussed but never confirmed. I invested a significant amount of time preparing a presentation for the final stage and even interrupted a family holiday abroad to accommodate the interview after trying to remain flexible throughout the process.
Following the final interview, I received no update whatsoever. After waiting three weeks, I emailed to request feedback and simply to understand the outcome. That email also went unanswered.
I fully appreciate that recruitment priorities can change and that hiring managers are busy. Candidates don't expect to be successful every time. What they do expect is timely communication and the courtesy of closure after investing considerable time in a multi-stage interview process.
It's a shame because everyone I met came across as intelligent, friendly and passionate about what they were building. My criticism is directed entirely at the recruitment process, not the people I interviewed with.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What red flags do you look for when evaluating an opportunity?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Virgin Media O2 (London, England) in May 2026
Interview
It was a very clear process.
Had a call from a recruiter.
First interview with team members explaining my experience and understanding the teams needs.
Second interview (technical) with two team members. A time pressured interview. A vague business problem.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You are a Data Engineer on this team. Your task is to design a new strategic audience segment called Early_Tech_Adopters —customers who buy
or show strong interest in newly launched technology shortly after release.
Complete the following tasks by referring the table schemas provided below.
Task 1 — Define the segment rules and produce the segment.
Task 2 — Sanity-check the segment.
Task 3 — Explain the logic in non-technical terms.