Software Engineer

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Interview question list updated: September 19, 2024

Start with these three questions to get going:

What is your experience with software design patterns?

Can you provide an example of a situation where you had to learn a new technology or programming language quickly to complete a project?

Describe a scenario where you had to refactor a large part of the codebase. What approach did you take?

Complete the next five questions to be well prepared:

Have you ever encountered a conflict within your team? How did you resolve it and ensure the project stayed on track?

Can you share an instance when you identified and fixed a major performance bottleneck in an application?

Tell me about a time when you had to gather requirements from non-technical stakeholders. How did you ensure their needs were met? Source

Can you describe a situation where you had to switch priorities quickly due to changing project requirements? How did you manage it?

Share an experience where you used data and metrics to improve the quality or performance of your software.

Tackle these remaining questions for thorough preparation:

Can you describe a time when you had to debug a particularly challenging issue in your code? What steps did you take to resolve it?

Give an example of a situation where you had to quickly learn a new programming language or technology. How did you go about it?

Describe an instance when you were faced with a tight deadline. How did you ensure that your project was completed on time?

Can you tell me about a time when you improved the performance or efficiency of an application? What changes did you implement?

Share an experience where you identified a critical bug or issue in a project. How did you address it, and what was the outcome?

Have you ever had to refactor existing code? Explain the situation and the impact of the refactoring.

Tell me about a time when you received unexpected feedback on your work. How did you respond and what was the result?

Can you share an example of a complex problem you solved in your previous role? What approach did you take and what was the end result?

Give an example of a project where you had to collaborate with cross-functional teams. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them? Source

Describe a scenario where you had to balance multiple priorities or projects. How did you manage your time and resources? Source

Tell me about how do you determine a project’s success? Source

Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a client or a stakeholder on a software engineering best practice. What did you do to resolve the situation? Source

How do you approach debugging complex code? Source

Tell me about how do you keep your coding workflow organized? Source

Can you describe a challenging software project you worked on and how you contributed to its success? Source

Tell me about a time when you had to debug a critical issue under a tight deadline. How did you handle it? Source

Tell me about a project where you had to work closely with other team members. How did you handle any disagreements or challenges that arose? Source