SSSE·Software Engineer

SSE Software Engineer interview experience

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Positive

United KingdomPosted Oct 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

After the initial screening, I was pulled into a call-based interview.

It started with the usual conversational questions—drawing on my experiences and skills to establish whether I was a fit for the role. As the conversation went on, the technical side increased, and I ended up with more questions around the specific area I’d be working in.

The overall flow felt like part of a broader sequence: apply online, then complete online tests and a video assessment, and then move on to an interview that could vary in format depending on how the department structured it. My interview was held by the department manager, and that made it feel more focused than a generic

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