Generac Power Systems Software Engineer interview experience

I talked with a cross-functional set of people over a full day—about three hours—with four phases that included a VP, a director, and staff engineers.

The questions were fast-paced and challenging, but I felt like they were fair. They asked scenario-style questions, including “what if” prompts, and the whole day had that pressure of keeping up while thinking on my feet.

I walked away feeling like it was a serious evaluation, not a casual chat, and despite that, I didn’t receive an offer. The thing I remember most was how quickly the conversation shifted between levels of leadership and how