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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.

841,079 engineer interview questions shared by candidates

SQL questions - A table schema with tables like employee, department, employee_to_projects, projects 1) Select employee from departments where max salary of the department is 40k 2) Select employee assigned to projects 3) Select employee which have the max salary in a given department 4) Select employee with second highest salary 5) Table has two data entries every day for # of apples and oranges sold. write a query to get the difference between the apples and oranges sold on a given day
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Data Engineer

Interviewed at Meta

3.6★
May 24, 2016

SQL questions - A table schema with tables like employee, department, employee_to_projects, projects 1) Select employee from departments where max salary of the department is 40k 2) Select employee assigned to projects 3) Select employee which have the max salary in a given department 4) Select employee with second highest salary 5) Table has two data entries every day for # of apples and oranges sold. write a query to get the difference between the apples and oranges sold on a given day

Two people are each stuck on their own island, connected by a ferryman with a lockable box. Each person has their own lock and key, but can't send the key along with the box. One person wants to send the other a diamond, but it must be placed into the box and locked or it will be stolen by the ferryman. How do you send the diamond without the ferryman stealing it?
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Software Engineer IV

Interviewed at Oracle

3.5★
Apr 13, 2012

Two people are each stuck on their own island, connected by a ferryman with a lockable box. Each person has their own lock and key, but can't send the key along with the box. One person wants to send the other a diamond, but it must be placed into the box and locked or it will be stolen by the ferryman. How do you send the diamond without the ferryman stealing it?

General behavior questions, like why you want to work in Japan. Why did you study computer science, etc. Barely any technical question, as the interviewers have already checked my website and experiences, and know I have extensively experience and projects under my belt, and is probably more competitive than their full-time engineers.
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Software Engineer Intern

Interviewed at Rakuten

3.6★
Feb 7, 2017

General behavior questions, like why you want to work in Japan. Why did you study computer science, etc. Barely any technical question, as the interviewers have already checked my website and experiences, and know I have extensively experience and projects under my belt, and is probably more competitive than their full-time engineers.

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