Torc Robotics Software Engineer interview experience

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Blacksburg, VAPosted Jul 2017 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My first step was a background-focused conversation, mostly centered on my professional experience, plus a bit of personal stuff like hobbies.

The technical portion was surprisingly narrow: I was asked how I would debug a “smoking electronics” scenario. The interview itself was with HR and a lead engineer, and while HR felt pleasant, the engineer came across as noticeably annoyed throughout.

A few days later, I was emailed that I wasn’t selected. That outcome seemed to match the overall vibe more than anything technical: even with straightforward questions, the tone of the lead engineer made the discussion feel uncomfortable.

Later, I also saw a process format that involved being flown to Blacksburg for a group panel. There, I

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