Xero·Software Engineer

Xero Software Engineer interview experience

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Auckland, AucklandPosted Aug 2023 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process was pretty classic: a recruiter call set the context, then I moved into a technical interview and a cultural/team-fit stage.

The technical part leaned on scenario-style questions that pushed beyond just theory, and I also had discussions that felt centered on how I think through problems rather than only whether I can produce a perfect answer.

After the technical round, I had a culture-focused conversation that included the usual behavioural questions around conflict resolution, teamwork, and problem solving, with people evaluating whether they’d enjoy working together. What surprised me was how much the later conversations felt like “fit and conversation” rather than a high-stakes grilling. I eventually got

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