XYZ·Software Engineer

XYZ Software Engineer interview experience

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Positive

SydneyPosted Jun 2024 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview stretched across a few rounds, and it felt fairly structured from the start.

I first got an initial call, then I met a senior developer for a more technical discussion, and after that I spoke with a manager. The whole thing was described as being conducted offline for those steps, which made it feel more “real interview” than just a quick online screen.

In the technical conversations, they focused on core programming and system fundamentals rather than obscure trivia. I went through background-related questions, and the technical part was a mix of straightforward theory and problem-solving—enough to show how I thought, not just what I memorized. They also seemed to

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