NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory·Software Engineer

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Jun 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through a mostly low-pressure, resume-and-fit focused Software Engineer loop that moved quickly, with interviewers digging into my background rather than heavy coding.

Intro / team screen — A virtual interview that reviewed my resume and asked about projects specifically tied to the team’s tech stack.
Behavioral deep-dive — Mostly behavioral questions (STAR-style), plus interest in the role and discussion of relevant prior internships/projects.
Manager or supervisor check — A low-pressure phone conversation to confirm experience and cover willingness to learn and day-to-day expectations.
Additional team members (1–2 rounds) — Conversations continued with the bulk of discussion on past experience; in one case, there was only a very

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