US Department of Defense Software Engineer interview experience

I went through the usual sequence—initial contact and then real live conversations where the focus was mainly on understanding my background and how I would fit the role. Even when more than one round happened, it never felt like they were hunting for gaps.

At one point, I had a structured phone and technical interview rhythm, and I also had an experience that leaned heavily on context: I was given documentation about the organization ahead of time, and during the interview I was asked to speak directly to that material rather than just listing skills. The mindset was that my answers should