Do not make the mistake if you're a senior engineer coming from a tech company - Senior Software Engineer Bloomberg Employee Review

1.0
Apr 12, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* Free Snacks * Free Soup * Beautiful Pantry * HealthCare Benefits (BWELL)

Cons

* Old arcane proprietary stack * Micromanagement and so-called 'TLs' who raised from FSD are basically 'dogs' who worked like dogs and now expects you to work like they had done so in the past. They are sycophants and can be very rude and aggressive unlike any other workplaces . (Senior managers condone their behavior as long as they get their jobs done). *You'll be bombarded with emails, meetings and distraction, no place to vent off. * No Privacy, probably the worse desk arrangement for an engineer, perfect non technical traders/product managers. * Tremendous pressure; there is no respite as others have mentioned. If you don't like what you are doing, good luck!

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Great company, in this role you have the chance to learn about the financial markets, the terminal, and also you get client exposure.

Cons

Not really cons, culture is great.

2.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great Office, Free Snacks and plenty of social events

Cons

Be prepared for a heavily politicised culture — it's pervasive and affects day-to-day working life significantly. The organisation suffers from clear in-group favouritism at the leadership level, where certain groups are visibly preferred for opportunities, recognition, and advancement. This creates an uneven playing field and quietly damages morale for those outside those circles. Leadership collaboration leaves a lot to be desired. In four years, I didn't experience a single structured team-building or bonding initiative — a telling sign of how little investment goes into people and team cohesion. Perhaps most concerning is the approach to compliance. Raising legitimate concerns or challenging existing practices is met with significant resistance from senior stakeholders, rather than genuine engagement. A culture where pushback replaces accountability is one worth approaching with caution.

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