Answer common behavioral questions
Overview
This question evaluates a candidate's behavioral and leadership competencies—specifically conflict resolution, influence without formal authority, learning from failure, and making trade-offs—while also testing their ability to quantify impact.
Figma
Sep 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
Software Engineer
Technical Screen
Behavioral & Leadership
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Behavioral Interview: STAR Responses for a Technical Screen (Software Engineer)
You are preparing for a technical screen that includes behavioral and leadership questions. Provide concise answers using the STAR framework and quantify outcomes where possible.
Answer the following prompts (aim for 60–90 seconds each):
- Describe a time you resolved a conflict.
- Describe a time you led without formal authority.
- Describe a failure you learned from.
- Describe a difficult trade-off you made.
Use STAR:
- Situation: Brief context (team, product, timeline).
- Task: Your goal and constraints.
- Action: What you did specifically.
- Result: Impact with metrics (before → after, percentage change, time saved, reliability gains).
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