NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory·Software Engineer

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Jun 2021 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through mostly phone-based screens for Software Engineer, with the experience ranging from casual and easy to somewhat awkward, typically within a few weeks of applying.

Phone screening — A recruiter/hiring-manager call where we covered my background, goals, and general knowledge; in some cases the recruiter seemed unprepared or my resume wasn’t referenced, and technical depth was limited.
Phone technical check (when included) — A 30–45 minute segment with straightforward questions about coursework/programming, plus behavioral questions and a NASA/JPL motivation angle.
Mentor/supervisor-style phone screen — A shorter, often casual discussion focused on my internship/research projects and what I could contribute, sometimes ending with a

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