Day In The Life Of A Software Engineer In Finance (London)

Here is a look into a day in the life of a software engineer working in finance.
S O C I A L
instagram: / alexxliu1
email: [e-mail]
F A Q
name: Alex Liu
ethnicity: Chinese
camera: Sony A7C
editing: Premier Pro
#dayinthelife #softwareengineer #vlog

[@joezhd]

the inactive upload schedule was well worth for this masterpiece! great vid :)

[@BensDevJourney]

Great video Alex, I am also a software engineer in London, although our days look quite a lot different. It's nice that you get lunch credit at work

[@elskipvers]

I've been in London for a week, I want to work as a developer here, I'm a senior I hope to be able to say in a few months that I found the job I want so much. thanks for motivating me

[@horizon2k123]

Seems like work is less flexible than uni - there’s less freedom. What’s consistent is your narration in your videos :) Hope you have a good Christmas and new year !

[@BenefitCounterbench]

I've experienced the opposite. I feel more freedom since I quit uni. I only do what I have an affinity for. My task schedule is not as strict as classes. Work is just a "basic stress" factor, unlike uni which took a toll on my health. And I do whatever I want in my free time; no homework, assignments, essays, etc.

[@abir3299]

@@BenefitCounterbench I'm in year 12 and in the future want to be a software engineer. Do you have to be up to date with new technology and learn new stuff after work?

[@jeffzhang450]

Hi Alex, have you tried not writing so many bugs so that you don’t have to wake up so early

[@AlexLiu1]

Na i like the uncertainty of whether i get paged in the morning :)

[@lucastavaresn]

That year I also graduated (CS) and I felt two things, freedom and at the same time a little lost. 😂

[@rang4983]

Drop the spotify playlist bro, your video music choice is always amazing

[@AlexLiu1]

Need to update it, will link it in the description soon

[@tobaadesanya32]

Loved all the songs on this video bro!! Great work! Just moved as a software engineer to the UK a few weeks ago!

[@AlexLiu1]

Appreciate it man 🙏

[@HKDangerouscase]

What a wholesome vlog!

[@AlexLiu1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@UNKNOWN-1589]

Another clean video my brother, I would love to know your journey and your CV to get into the field of work your in.

[@AlexLiu1]

I have a video about my uni journey you can checkout, will probably be making an updated video about careers soon

[@UNKNOWN-1589]

@@AlexLiu1 Will give it a watch now , amazing video by the way. Soon 10,000 Subscribers.

[@DeltaXML_Ltd]

Insightful video! Keep up the great work!

[@tzuilee588]

The edit has always been great😁

[@allbymyself4927]

Your apartment is lovely. I wish you could speak about the neighbourhood and cost.

[@emmanuelameyaw9735]

Can you do educational content instead of lifestyle content. What do you do on the job as a software engineer in finance? Do you need to know any quantitative finance stuff and how is that different from software engineering in other industries? There is no content on those stuff on youtube or anywhere.

[@deshungrant31]

Cool video bro every thing looks beautiful where you are love the content..love from Atlanta ga ❤️

[@Simon-kz4dv]

A7c is the best fof vlogers, the new version will come out this year.

[@emilyau8023]

Love the intro xD

[@LionelWilson-x6d]

I just screamed internally hearing you say they give you £17 just eat credit for lunch!!

[@sumi4302]

Hi Alex, loved the video. Just a quick question.. I’m currently learning coding with no degree or previous experience. My current job and degree is could not be any different to this subject. I’m still in the process of learning through various course but it’s something I am passionate about. Do companies look for degrees or relevant previous experience in interviews?

[@tonykung07]

just my 2 cents on this topic, you are probably going to compete with some other candidates with a CS or related degree. But I do know some companies look at soft skills and personality that fit into the team for fresh blood. So once you get the HR phone call, that usually means you've got a chance showcase things you have learnt (usually some side tech projects) and you probably hit this kind of companies.

[@abdulsufi7894]

Can you do a video on how much you earn? What kind of software engineer you are?

[@rangermaverick85]

Sneakers and hoodie? You must be working for a startup in the finance industry. I worked for one of the big four banks in London as an sde and no way you can come to the office dressed like that :)

[@AfookLifeJournalstart]

Hi Alex, I'm one of your subscribers and often see your videos. I have 2 questions for my son. my son this year in september will go to the UK to take the undergraduate cyber security & digital forensics program. my question is : - As a cyber security student, what laptop is suitable? is it windows or mac os? what are your recommended specs? - in your opinion, which is better to take computer science or cyber security? what are the pluses and minuses especially in terms of career? thanks Alex

[@infamousguys1281]

cs

[@brianruizy]

really nice content :)

[@ForeverNils]

So you do HFT in C?

[@NadidLinchestein]

What's your tech stack at work?

[@wolfezbtw7369]

Great video bro as always. What programming languages would you recommend to learn ?

[@AlexLiu1]

Probably Python or Java, Java is a bit harder at first but more useful in teaching you programming techniques

[@rationaloptimist5747]

looks nice,good video

[@persian-k4i]

location? and also, how is it just you working in the office

[@jeremyr8793]

what camer do you use?

[@MianMuhammadBilal-y4v]

Which university did you pass out of ?

[@lollollollol1622]

what is that ring?

[@gourabsarker9552]

Sir how much do you earn as a software engineer in London? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@t7acta806]

What's your salary like?

[@yasminetv2257]

Hi Alex! Just wanted to ask about your age !

[@ForeverNils]

Cool ;) and what programming language do you use at work?

[@AlexLiu1]

Java, C++ and Python!

[@tsepten7930]

Wait you answer Stack overflow questions?

[@AlexLiu1]

Na I just read them haha

[@harshilpatel684]

Bakar vibes, didn't know that was a copyright free song

[@ronyescobar226]

awesome video but eat more protein !! haha

[@trizahndungu3781]

whats the finger thing?

[@AlexLiu1]

Oura sleep tracker ring

[@pinkmangooooo]

Hii did u have to do the STEP exam?

[@AlexLiu1]

Yep, STEP 1 & 2

[@sarahcristina828]

where do you live? NY?

[@AlexLiu1]

London!

[@Deadballer1]

It was said in the title bruh 😂

[@11cadriangabrielstan23]

you work with C program?

[@AlexLiu1]

C++, Java

[@RR-et6zp]

checkout kinobody

[@teshu8207]

:)

[@Thiago-lk6pf]

hi guys, how are you? I'm a Brazilian who is studying programming, well, as you know, Brazil is a third world country and here things are a little expensive, unfortunately the notebook I have has a defective screen and battery, the repair would take around of 700 reais, (130 dollars), I wanted to know if anyone can help me in any way to be able to pursue my dream, because I have knee injuries that prevent me from working, please contact me any dollar would help

[@redfordalbu4262]

😃 'promosm'