Southwest Research Institute Software Engineer interview experience

The day was long—going from the morning into the afternoon—where I met with people in the department one by one. They took me out to lunch and were generally kind and welcoming, which helped the pacing.

The conversations themselves were mostly grounded in my resume and background, with a heavy emphasis on behavioral questions and interest in the work. I talked about my most proud project, what fields I was interested in, and what goals I had. Some of the questions also connected to my academic experience, like which classes I enjoyed and what I hoped to achieve from the internship.

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