Behavioral Prompt: Describe a Recent Project You Led
Context
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.
Prompt
Describe a recent project you led or significantly contributed to, covering:
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Problem and context
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Your specific role and scope of ownership
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Key design/technical decisions and trade-offs
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Measurable outcomes (metrics, timelines)
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Feedback received from your manager and product stakeholders—and how you incorporated it
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Retrospective: what you would change to improve impact or execution
Aim for a 2–3 minute answer with concrete metrics and examples.