Behavioral Interview Prompts — Software Engineer (Onsite)

Context: You are preparing for an onsite Behavioral & Leadership interview for a Software Engineer role. Provide concise (60–90 seconds each), STAR-form responses that highlight ownership, collaboration, impact, and learning.

Answer the following prompts:

1. Tell me about yourself and why this role.
2. Describe a time you owned a project end-to-end.
3. Describe a time you handled a high-severity incident or tough bug.
4. Tell me about a conflict with a teammate and how you resolved it.
5. Describe a situation where you disagreed with a decision and what you did.
6. Tell me about a failure or mistake and what you learned.
7. How do you prioritize when everything is urgent?
8. Give an example of mentoring or influencing without authority.
9. Tell me about a time you improved a process.
10. What is your most impactful accomplishment and measurable results?