Interviewed on campus. Overall experience wasn't great; while the technical questions weren't challenging, the interviewer was intimidating. There wasn't a very transparent interview process and it took several months for them to reject me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given X project that we're doing, how would you improve it?
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.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a piece of your own code, be ready to field questions, then a behavioral
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)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Questions focused around C/C++ languages. Some more interesting ones like, how would you simulate inheritance in C
- STAR based Questions
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).