Cummins·Software Engineer

Cummins Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for a Software Engineer position with an average difficulty process that started with recruiter calibration and then moved straight into quality/process fundamentals.

Recruiter call — A 30-minute background and role-fit check with basic screening around my experience and communication.
Hiring manager panel — About 60 minutes covering quality concepts such as APQP, failure mode examples, out-of-spec/out-of-control handling, line management, and PPAP. Outcome: No offer; the takeaway was to prepare for manufacturing/quality frameworks even when the title is Software Engineer.

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