Aptean Software Engineer interview experience

After the day-long event, I had to demo what I contributed, and the judging weighed how much I added to the team, how I communicated while building, and how effective and fast I was when coding.

It was an intense format because everything happened in a single stretch, so the pace was real and I had to stay focused the whole time. The demo part made it clear they wanted a clear narrative of the work and how I collaborated.

I ended up getting an offer. Honestly, the hackathon format was the most memorable part—being judged on contribution and speed felt high-pressure, but it also made it