Software Engineer Principal Interview Questions

Principal Engineer

Interviewed at Qualcomm

3.8★

Jun 17, 2015

Given a range of integers from 0-N, and an array of blacklisted numbers, write a Java method to return a random number in the allowed range.

Principal Enterprise Architect

Interviewed at ServiceNow

4.1★

May 21, 2025

What are the pillars of enterprise architecture?

Principal Product Manager

Interviewed at Databricks

4★

Jan 24, 2022

- Tell me about yourself - Tell me about your past accomplishments - Tell me about how you stay in contact with the customer needs in your current role

Principal Database Developer

Interviewed at International SOS

3.4★

Nov 13, 2020

The technical questions were not very difficult for someone with my experience. One question was on performance troubleshooting relating to parameter sniffing.

Principal Analyst

Interviewed at Anheuser-Busch InBev

3.6★

Jun 30, 2021

Questions about scenario based completely Data Modelling, Power BI, Power BI Embedded & DataFlows, SQL, Challenges Faced, Strength and Weekness, Handled toughest situation etc

Central Supervision Principal

Interviewed at U.S. Bank

3.2★

Feb 14, 2022

Situational type questions that require you do draw on experience.

Principal Security Engineer

Interviewed at Empower

3.8★

Jan 22, 2020

What would you do if you found an infected host on your network and how would you stop it's spread? (No details were given on what tools or equipment the customer may have)

Principal Business Analyst

Interviewed at Best Buy

3.5★

Jun 4, 2012

You are working on high profile presentation for directors when a team member seeks your help and advice urgently. How would you prioritise ?

Technical Principal

Interviewed at Meta

3.5★

Jan 8, 2018

Which method of 2 factor authentication is considered the weakest and why?

Principal Consultant

Interviewed at GEP

4★

Jan 6, 2020

What clients can you bring to GEP Consulting on Day #1