CME Group Software Engineer interview experience

It was basically just a quick recruiter-style chat with very straightforward behavioral questions—nothing heavy, just the usual “tell me about yourself / teamwork / why this” kind of prompts. The interviewers felt like they were on the friendly side too, like they’d recently been interns themselves, and that made the tone feel almost informal.

From application to decision, it took about a week. Overall it felt easy and low-pressure, and I remember leaving thinking it was the kind of interview where being clear and personable mattered more than having to prove depth under stress. I ended up