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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.

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You are in charge of a classroom which has n seats in a single row, numbered 0 through n-1. During the day students enter and leave the classroom for the exam. In order to minimize the cheating, your task is to efficiently seat all incoming students. You're given 2 types of queries: add_student(student_id) -> seat index, and remove_student(student_id) -> void. The rules for seating the student is the following: 1) The seat must be unoccupied 2) The closest student must be as far away as possible 3) Ties can be resolved by choosing the lowest-numbered seat.
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Software Engineer

Interviewed at Quora, Inc.

4.1
May 27, 2017

You are in charge of a classroom which has n seats in a single row, numbered 0 through n-1. During the day students enter and leave the classroom for the exam. In order to minimize the cheating, your task is to efficiently seat all incoming students. You're given 2 types of queries: add_student(student_id) -> seat index, and remove_student(student_id) -> void. The rules for seating the student is the following: 1) The seat must be unoccupied 2) The closest student must be as far away as possible 3) Ties can be resolved by choosing the lowest-numbered seat.

Given a nested list of integers, return the sum of all integers in the list weighted by their depth For example, given the list {{1,1},2,{1,1}} the function should return 10 (four 1's at depth 2, one 2 at depth 1)
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Software Engineer

Interviewed at LinkedIn

3.8
Jul 9, 2015

Given a nested list of integers, return the sum of all integers in the list weighted by their depth For example, given the list {{1,1},2,{1,1}} the function should return 10 (four 1's at depth 2, one 2 at depth 1)

Q: Write a program which prints out all numbers between 1 and 100. When the program would print out a number exactly divisible by 4, print "Linked" instead. When it would print out a number exactly divisible by 6, print "In" instead. When it would print out a number exactly divisible by both 4 and 6, print "LinkedIn."
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Site Reliability Engineer

Interviewed at LinkedIn

3.8
Mar 1, 2015

Q: Write a program which prints out all numbers between 1 and 100. When the program would print out a number exactly divisible by 4, print "Linked" instead. When it would print out a number exactly divisible by 6, print "In" instead. When it would print out a number exactly divisible by both 4 and 6, print "LinkedIn."

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