CATERPILLAR·Software Engineer

CATERPILLAR Software Engineer interview experience

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Desford, EnglandPosted Apr 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through a video stage where they let me do unlimited retakes, so I could practice until my answers felt right.

After that, I moved into an assessment centre.

At the assessment centre, there was an intro to the company and the people assessing. Then I took part in a group activity where they watched how I worked as part of a team. Next, half the group went on a site tour while the rest completed a presentation based on material prepared about a week in advance; then the teams swapped. The presentation came with technical questions, so it wasn’t just about speaking clearly—it also tested whether I could handle follow-ups.

Finally, I did individual interviews that lasted about an hour, focusing on

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