Going Goldman Sachs Direction - Senior Software Engineer Bloomberg Employee Review

3.0
Jan 23, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free snacks and coffee Good office location Modern office setup

Cons

Like the other programmers pointed out, it is a dead end for senior developers. Bloomberg uses proprietary technologies. Your skills would become obsolete and irrelevant to other companies in 2~3 years. If you plan to just get some experience and add a line in your resume, this place is definitely a good place to start. If you have plan to stay for long term, think again. Bloomberg used to offer generous compensation packages and take care of loyal employees. But since Mike left for New York City Hall, the culture has changed. Loyalty is less important than profitability. If you get stuck for more than 5 years and still don't get chance to move up the ladders, then you should definitely consider moving to other companies before it becomes too late for you to brush up your fading skills and memory from college.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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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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