Marathon petroleum Software Engineer interview experience

No offer

Medium

Positive

Houston, TXPosted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I had an average-difficulty journey with multiple stages—HR first, then manager/senior rounds, and finally an in-person step—where they tested both fit and some technical grounding.

HR phone screen — I discussed my past experience and why I was looking for a new role.
Manager + senior engineer interview (Teams/virtual) — In addition to the same role-fit themes, I was asked technical questions alongside behavioral prompts.
In-person interview (final round, location like Detroit in one case) — I continued with a mix of behavior and technical assessment, with interviewers challenging my technical knowledge to see if I understood core concepts. Outcome: No offer in this set, and the takeaway was to be ready to explain your work clearly while also being

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