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Ask a verified Bloomberg employee to refer you for a specific role. Share the job ID and your resume, and they review it and submit the referral through Bloomberg's internal process.

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About Bloomberg

Bloomberg provides financial data, analytics and news to markets through the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg News and enterprise data products. Its engineering teams build some of the most widely used real-time systems in finance.

Founded
1981
Headquarters
New York, New York
Employees
~21,000

Bloomberg interview process

4 stages · Reapply after 6 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.

  1. 1

    Technical phone or video screen

    One or two coding problems with an engineer.

  2. 2

    Onsite technical rounds

    Two interviews on algorithms, data structures and your past projects.

  3. 3

    Senior engineer or manager round

    Design discussion and why Bloomberg.

  4. 4

    HR round

    Motivation, location and logistics.

What Bloomberg tests

Topics
C++ Memory Optimization & STL Internals · Real-Time Financial Tick Data Broadcast · Multithreaded Socket Programming · Cache Coherence & Low Latency · Algorithms & Dynamic Programming
Tech stack
C++ · Python · JavaScript · Linux · Custom Messaging Systems
Levels
Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead, Tech Lead
Full Bloomberg interview guideRound-by-round breakdown, common questions and prep tips

How to get referred at Bloomberg

  1. Step 1

    Find the exact role

    Open the job on bloomberg.com and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.

  2. Step 2

    Pick the right referrer

    Choose a verified Bloomberg employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.

  3. Step 3

    Send a focused request

    Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what Bloomberg tests, such as C++ Memory Optimization & STL Internals and Real-Time Financial Tick Data Broadcast.

  4. Step 4

    Get referred and track it

    Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through Bloomberg's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.

Bloomberg tip: Most Bloomberg engineering roles are in New York and London. Check the posting location, and mention interest in financial data or real-time systems.

Questions about Bloomberg referrals

How do I get a referral at Bloomberg?

Find the exact role on Bloomberg's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified Bloomberg referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through Bloomberg's internal referral portal and uploads proof.

What is the Bloomberg interview process?

It usually has 4 stages: technical phone or video screen, onsite technical rounds, senior engineer or manager round and hr round. The exact rounds vary by role and level.

How much does a Bloomberg referral cost?

Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.

Does a Bloomberg referral guarantee an interview?

No. A Bloomberg referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but Bloomberg decides on interviews, offers and hiring.

How long should I wait to reapply to Bloomberg after a rejection?

Candidates are usually asked to wait about 6 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.

Where is Bloomberg headquartered?

Bloomberg is headquartered in New York, New York and was founded in 1981.

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