Western Digital Software Engineer interview experience

There were several rounds—generally three to four technical discussions plus a behavioral round and then an HR conversation, with the exact order varying by candidate. Each interview was usually 30 to 45 minutes.

What stood out was how they handled progression: after each round, they informed me about whether I was shortlisted for the next stage. The pacing made it feel like each step genuinely mattered and that I wasn’t just sitting through interviews without feedback. Even though it was multi-round, the structure felt orderly and predictable, which helped me stay focused until the HR stage.