Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Bristlecone as 25% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Associate Consultant and Software Tester rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Associate Consultant and Software Tester roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Bristlecone takes an average of 39 days when considering 4 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Senior Consultant had the quickest hiring process (on average 17 days), whereas Associate Consultant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 60 days).
Overall, it was a good interview experience. The interviewers were professional, friendly, and created a comfortable environment. The questions were relevant, and the process was well organized, making it a positive and worthwhile experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me about the core OOP concepts, including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. I was also asked to explain these concepts with simple examples and discuss their practical use in programming.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Bristlecone (Bengaluru) in May 2026
Interview
Interview process was smooth and fast but they released the offer like 2 days before the joining date. There were two rounds 1st was completely technical and 2nd round was technical plus manager plus HR. Worst part was in call they agreed for A amount and in offer letter they have given B which which os less than A.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Bristlecone (Bengaluru) in May 2026
Interview
Got asked about core Java concepts and other questions related to DBMS and project related. Concepts of Sql basics and joins were also asked. Tech stacked mentioned in resume was thoroughly read.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you understand by version control and have you used it in any project.