Wise | SSE | London | Nov 2025 | Rejected
Summary
I interviewed for a Senior Software Engineer position at Wise in London and was rejected after the System Design round. The process included a recruiter screen, a pair programming session, and a syste...
Interview Experience
My interview journey at Wise for a Senior Software Engineer role started with a 30-minute recruiter screen. The recruiter was incredibly pleasant and provided a comprehensive overview of Wise's work, culture, and upcoming projects. This round also involved some technical questions.Next, I moved on t...
Interview Questions (7)
Process vs Thread Difference
OtherUse Cases for Process vs Thread
OtherOptimistic vs Pessimistic Locking
OtherPreventing Double Charges in Payment APIs
OtherDeadlock Definition
OtherNxN Tic-Tac-Toe Win Condition
EasyData Structures & AlgorithmsDesign Wise Crowdfunding System
System DesignPreparation Tips
I knew the System Design question was popular for Wise and had prepared for it. For the Pair Programming round, I acknowledged that it was a known Wise question that I had forgotten to practice, noting that Wise tends not to ask typical LeetCode-style questions. It's good to practice all previously ...
