Eli Lilly and Company Software Engineer interview experience

The first round was an initial screening with the hiring manager, then the second round was a panel interview with directors from associated departments.

The questions stayed STEM oriented, and I was asked to be ready to walk through technical scenarios connected to the role. I remember the panel format making the conversation feel more formal—there were multiple perspectives in the room, and the expectation was that I could explain my thinking clearly under that structure.

Overall it felt like a serious evaluation of how I apply technical knowledge, not just whether I can talk about it. I