Pacific Gas and Electric·Software Engineer

Pacific Gas and Electric Software Engineer interview experience

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San Ramon, CAPosted Jan 2014 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interviews felt difficult because they were built around lots of “what if” scenarios.

I had to think through decisions on the spot and explain what I would do in hypothetical situations rather than just talking about past work.

It wasn’t an easy, recall-based conversation—it required me to reason quickly and defend my approach clearly. Coming right out of college, it also meant I was being tested more on judgment under uncertainty than on having a long track record.

I ended up not receiving an offer, and honestly, the most difficult part was the scenario format itself. The questions forced me to articulate reasoning immediately, and that pressure made the interview tougher

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