Southwest Research Institute·Software Engineer

Southwest Research Institute Software Engineer interview experience

No offer

Hard

Positive

San Antonio, TXPosted Feb 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My first interaction was a short recruiter/HR phone screen—about 20 to 30 minutes—which mostly centered on behavioral topics.

I talked through my background, why I was interested in the specific division, and basic logistical alignment for the role.

After that, the process was described to me as a harder, more competitive path overall, and I ultimately didn’t get an offer. What I remember most from the start was how much the early conversation was about fit and logistics rather than technical depth, and how serious it felt compared to simpler screens I’d done elsewhere.

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