The Johns Hopkins University Software Engineer interview experience

The technical part was a system design discussion about designing an emailing application, and it stayed focused on how I’d structure the solution rather than turning into a coding exercise.

The behavioral interview centered on how I handle different situations at work—how I approach problems and how I deal with issues when they come up. It felt easy in the sense that the questions were straightforward and aligned with what you’d expect for those categories.

I didn’t receive an offer, but the process itself felt smooth and clear. The main takeaway was that the interview emphasized