Behavioral Interview Prompts — Software Engineer (Onsite)

Prompt 1: Most Complex Project

Describe the most complex project you have worked on. Be specific about:

• Context and scope (systems, scale, constraints)
• Your role and ownership (what you personally led or built)
• Key technical decisions and trade-offs
• Impact and measurable outcomes

Prompt 2: Multiple Methods for the Same Problem

Provide an example where you approached the same problem using multiple different methods. Explain:

• The problem definition and success criteria
• The different methods you considered or tried
• Why you chose each method (trade-offs, risk, cost, time)
• How you evaluated outcomes and what you ultimately shipped