ABC Software Engineer interview experience

I remember having less time than I would’ve liked during the technical segments, so the pacing itself became part of the challenge.

After an initial screen, the interviews quickly moved into technical rounds. I was asked DSA questions and also pulled into discussions that resembled system design prompts, where I had to explain my reasoning. A separate HR conversation followed and was focused on fit and how I approached real-world scenarios, including questions that were framed around my thought process rather than one “correct” answer.

I felt prepared for the technical concepts because I’d