Behavioral questions
Prepare structured answers (e.g., STAR) to the following:
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Complex problem, simple solution:
Give an example of a complex problem you solved with a simple solution.
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Influence without authority:
Describe a time when you needed to influence a peer who had a different opinion about a shared goal.
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Standards vs. delivery tradeoff:
Give an example of delivering an important project where you had to compromise between engineering standards (quality, best practices) and delivery date.
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Tight deadline sacrifices:
Describe a time you delivered an important project under a tight deadline. What sacrifices did you make to meet the deadline, and how did you manage the risks?