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SES Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a SES Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 3 questions + 3 drills · ~55 min
Understanding ACID Properties in DatabasesMedium

Explain the ACID properties of database transactions and their importance.

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SQL ExperienceMedium
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Aggregate approved employee hours by department, including departments without qualifying records.

experienceJoinsCase WhenNational IndemnityDayforceAvalara
SQL and Tableau UsageMedium
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Summarize each analyst's SQL activity and Tableau asset usage with joins, aggregations, and CASE classification.

analytics toolsexperienceJoinsDatadog
SQL Problem SolvingMedium
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Write SQL from scratch to summarize qualifying customer orders and classify spending levels.

JoinsData ManipulationProblem SolvingMicro1
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Execution4 questions · ~33 min
Manage Technical Debt DeliberatelyMedium

Explain how you would prioritize and execute technical debt work without losing stakeholder alignment or delivery momentum.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope ManagementSES
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Coding5 questions · ~41 min
Reactive Programming DefinitionMedium

Assesses conceptual clarity on reactive programming and practical applicability.

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Node Async APIs and EventsMedium

Evaluates understanding of Node.js async behavior and event-driven execution.

node.jsSES
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System Design4 questions · ~33 min
Integrating Disparate Telemetry DataMedium

Tests system design for heterogeneous data ingestion, normalization, and reliability.

data integrationsystem architectureSES
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Behavioral & Leadership14 questions · ~114 min
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More topics4 questions · ~33 min
Satellite Thermal ConceptsMedium

Assesses foundational understanding of satellite thermal considerations relevant to system design.

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Merging Data Sources SafelyHard

Tests data integrity controls, validation, and safe integration practices.

data integritySES
Version Control Tools and RationaleEasy

Tests collaboration practices and understanding of version control workflows.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationOwnershipSES
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