General Atomics Software Engineer interview experience

No offer

Medium

Negative

United StatesPosted Sep 2022 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for a Software Engineer role in a longer, sometimes frustrating process where rounds often felt resume/behavior heavy with light technical checks—but outcomes were frequently delayed, unclear, or centered on unexpected gaps.

Recruiter or HR screen — resume review and general role fit, sometimes with brief technical questions.
Engineering interview(s) — largely conversational, focused on problem-solving signals or team fit, with occasional basic SE topics.
Technical round — short, focused questioning (sometimes straight technical over a video call), in one case with a small set of repeated themes.
Onsite / panel day — multiple interviewers and a longer time commitment; sometimes there was a tour or facility visit.
Presentation requirement (selected case) — a short team presentation as

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