I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena, CA) in Feb 2010
Interview
Initial on campus group interview with 3 managers testing interests and basic background knowledge. Then scheduled a second follow up on lab interview with several groups which were interested given my background. These consisted of 1:1 45min interviews with the managers/engineers of each group testing technical questions as well as some Q/A for the groups.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe some design patterns used in software engineering and discuss how they're used. Start naming as many as you can from the GoF book.
No live technical component, but the process was still technical. Should know your own code very well. Entire team on call usually. Behavioral matters a lot, so know exactly why you want to join.
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Question 1
Explain a piece of your own code, be ready to field questions, then a behavioral
I interviewed at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena, CA)
Interview
Very straightforward process - I applied with a referral and had one round of personal and teaser questions, then got the offer shortly after. Overall the process was fast and enjoyable.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me about the two ropes puzzle (calculate 45minutes passing).
I applied online. I interviewed at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Interview
Interviewed for Flight SWE position in Fall 2023. Screening Call, then video call with Hiring Manager. Ghosted after the Second round -- Perhaps as a result of the waves of layoffs they experienced (And are still experiencing it seems)
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Question 1
- Questions focused around C/C++ languages. Some more interesting ones like, how would you simulate inheritance in C
- STAR based Questions
