This question evaluates leadership, ownership, communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to articulate technical trade-offs and measurable outcomes in a software engineering context, and is commonly asked because interviewers use it to judge real-world decision-making, accountability, and cross-functional impact.

You are interviewing for a Software Engineer role in an onsite Behavioral & Leadership round. Provide a concise, structured narrative about a project where you had clear ownership and measurable impact.
Describe a recent project you led or significantly contributed to, covering:
Aim for a 2–3 minute answer with concrete metrics and examples.
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