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Engineer Interview Questions

Engineers are responsible for designing and building products. In an interview context, expect to be quizzed on your technical skills, and also evaluated for your ability to work as a part of a team to get things built. The specific questions you are asked will depend on what type of engineering position you are looking for such as a specific engineering discipline like software engineer, electrical engineer, or mechanical engineer.

Top Engineer Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: What is the most challenging engineering project you've dealt with, and how did you ensure it was successful?

How to answer
How to answer: This question requires you to give a specific example. Ideally, you're able to choose a project that mirrors the type of work you'd do in the role you're interviewing for. Even if it's not your most challenging project, make sure you describe your obstacle(s) and the successful outcome clearly and enthusiastically.
Question 2

Question #2: In your current role, what steps do you take to avoid making mistakes?

How to answer
How to answer: Whether you have a formal process or not, list any specific measures you employ (i.e., digital tools, consulting with colleagues, etc.). Make sure your answer demonstrates a commitment to quality control, efficiency, and safety.
Question 3

Question #3: Describe a time you dealt with a difficult client or stakeholder.

How to answer
How to answer: This one also requires a specific example that demonstrates patience and good judgment. An employer is looking for evidence that you're able to confidently and calmly stand by your decisions. Share an example with a positive outcome.

842,048 engineer interview questions shared by candidates

In an array you have all the numbers from 1 through n (not in order) with one number missing. Find that number. Now, you have two numbers missing. Find both the numbers. Notes: O(n) time solution, O(1) extra space. n may be very large, so beware of overflows!
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Software Engineer

Interviewed at Addepar

3.9
Mar 25, 2015

In an array you have all the numbers from 1 through n (not in order) with one number missing. Find that number. Now, you have two numbers missing. Find both the numbers. Notes: O(n) time solution, O(1) extra space. n may be very large, so beware of overflows!

Draw a two-put NAND gate and size it, assuming the ratio of PMOS/NMOS is 2 in inverter. Then suppose two input are A and B for NMOS and PMOS. A is close to output and B is close to ground, input A change from 0 to 1 at t=t1, input B change from 0 to 1 at t =t1 (t1 > t0). Describe how the output change. Then input B changes from 0 to 1 first then input A changes from 0 to 1. Describe how the output changes. Are there any differences between these two scenarios?
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Physical Design Engineer

Interviewed at NVIDIA

4.6
Mar 18, 2011

Draw a two-put NAND gate and size it, assuming the ratio of PMOS/NMOS is 2 in inverter. Then suppose two input are A and B for NMOS and PMOS. A is close to output and B is close to ground, input A change from 0 to 1 at t=t1, input B change from 0 to 1 at t =t1 (t1 > t0). Describe how the output change. Then input B changes from 0 to 1 first then input A changes from 0 to 1. Describe how the output changes. Are there any differences between these two scenarios?

Didnt ask anything about me or my resume. They sent ma link to write the code. Asked me to write the code for finding the number of words in a string without using split and scanner. Then asked me to improve the code to accommodate corner case i.e if multiple spaces or null string etc. Asked me to write the test cases for the program.
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Software Development Engineer In Test

Interviewed at Audible

3.5
Sep 12, 2013

Didnt ask anything about me or my resume. They sent ma link to write the code. Asked me to write the code for finding the number of words in a string without using split and scanner. Then asked me to improve the code to accommodate corner case i.e if multiple spaces or null string etc. Asked me to write the test cases for the program.

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