Answer rapid behavioral prompts
Overview
This question evaluates interpersonal and leadership competencies for software engineers, including ownership, collaboration, conflict resolution, clarity in ambiguous situations, prioritization, and mentoring.
DoorDash
Sep 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
Software Engineer
Technical Screen
Behavioral & Leadership
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Behavioral Rapid-Fire Prompts for a Software Engineer Technical Screen
Context
In a rapid behavioral segment (often 10–15 minutes), you will be asked for concise, results-oriented stories that demonstrate ownership, collaboration, clarity, and impact. Aim for 60–90 seconds per prompt using STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Quantify outcomes where possible.
Prompts
- Describe your most impactful recent work.
- Tell me about a time you resolved a conflict across teams.
- Describe a situation with ambiguous requirements and how you clarified them.
- Tell me about a failure you learned from.
- Describe a time you disagreed with your manager and what you did.
- How do you prioritize under conflicting deadlines?
- Give an example of mentoring or leveling-up a teammate.
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