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Software Engineer Review

at UBS

Graduate Job

Software Engineering

London

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at UBS?
I have had the opportunity to explore many teams in the bank and gain an understanding of what they do. It's been interesting and full of learning which I've enjoyed and everyone is friendly and easy to approach for questions.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My main responsibilities have been to pick up tasks and write code to fix them. This meant I was learning fast and was able to talk to multiple people in order to understand what I needed to do.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate UBS initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate UBS CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a very inclusive environment and encourages a culture of sharing knowledge and learning. This makes it an enjoyable place to work and I feel comfortable talking to anyone in the office.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to UBS?
Be yourself! And ask questions that you want to know to know if the role will be a good match for you.
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