Engineer Interviews

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.

843,163 engineer interview questions shared by candidates

Dynamic programming question. Given a list of non-overlapping (but intersecting) intervals {[0-2], [2-5], [6-10]} find the largest non-intersecting set with mamimum range. I.e in above | {[2-5], [6-10]} | > | {[0-2], [6-10]} |
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Software Engineer

Interviewed at Nutanix

3.8
Apr 29, 2018

Dynamic programming question. Given a list of non-overlapping (but intersecting) intervals {[0-2], [2-5], [6-10]} find the largest non-intersecting set with mamimum range. I.e in above | {[2-5], [6-10]} | > | {[0-2], [6-10]} |

Write a function that: given a 1 row 2^n column matrix containing integers 1 to 2^n, divide the matrix in two, and place the right half of the matrix below the left half. Repeat this process until the matrix is 2^n rows and 1 column and return the result.
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Associate Software Engineer

Interviewed at MathWorks

4.3
Sep 3, 2016

Write a function that: given a 1 row 2^n column matrix containing integers 1 to 2^n, divide the matrix in two, and place the right half of the matrix below the left half. Repeat this process until the matrix is 2^n rows and 1 column and return the result.

Using Python, write a one-liner function to return a list containing only the unique elements of the given list. Order doesn't matter. Next, write a function to return an order-preserving list containing only the unique elements of the given list.
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Data Engineer

Interviewed at Squarepoint Capital

4
Dec 1, 2016

Using Python, write a one-liner function to return a list containing only the unique elements of the given list. Order doesn't matter. Next, write a function to return an order-preserving list containing only the unique elements of the given list.

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