Network Rail Software Engineer interview experience

They asked standard competency and situational questions, and what really helped was the way they let me think—both interviewers made me feel relaxed and allowed me time to answer fully.

Since it was an entry-level role at the time, I’d done a lot of research beforehand, and I could tell the interviewers were expecting a clear explanation of how I saw myself fitting the responsibilities. The format stayed simple and not overly technical.

It felt average in difficulty mainly because it wasn’t trying to be complicated; it was trying to assess judgement and fit in a straightforward way. I