Hard work but worth it if you're talented and in the right team - Senior Software Engineer Bloomberg Employee Review

4.0
Nov 1, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Great offices with a great kitchen (snacks, drinks, breakfast) Feeling of being plugged into an amazing communications network 24/7 (also a con) Ask for more responsibility and you'll get it (be careful how much you ask for) [Some] very intelligent and interesting work colleagues Good at spotting and rewarding talent Great focus on environmental issues, carbon footprint and recycling Great benefits

Cons

Working hours Work life balance That 24/7 plugged-in feeling works both ways [Some] not very intelligent and interesting work colleagues Technology not cutting edge (unless you're very talented and able to push something new) Lots of maintenance of existing systems Types of work, job satisfaction and colleagues very dependant on which team you join

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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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