ADTRAN Software Engineer interview experience

I’d already passed an initial on-campus step, and then I was invited to an on-site visit where the schedule included tours, meals, and time with people who were already working there.

For the technical portion, I sat through a shorter interview that mixed general “tell me about yourself” style questions with technical content. The later, more focused in-person interview was mostly technical, with questions that tested whether I could think like an engineer rather than just give polished answers. Even when there were multiple interviews that day, the vibe stayed conversational and less