10–15 Minute Project Deep Dive (Behavioral and Leadership in a Technical Screen)

Context

You are asked to present a concise, slide-driven deep dive on a recent project you led or significantly contributed to as a software engineer. The goal is to demonstrate end-to-end ownership, sound engineering judgment, and effective collaboration.

Deliverable

Prepare an 8–12 slide, 10–15 minute presentation that covers:

1. Problem statement and scope
2. Constraints and assumptions
3. Timeline with milestones
4. Estimation approach
5. Risk management
6. How you delegated work and coordinated with teammates
7. Collaboration with a manager versus an IC peer
8. Key technical or product trade-offs
9. Cross-team communication
10. Outcomes and success metrics
11. What you would do differently next time

Be ready for follow-ups on:

• Handling scope creep
• Re-prioritization under deadlines
• Conflict resolution
• Lessons learned