Braintrust Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Braintrust.
Braintrust
Software Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I had to answer 4 questions. I was given one minute to think about each question before I had to record my answer. My recorded answer could be up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds long. I was allowed to retake only one of my answers if I wanted to.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe a recent work-related challenge you successfully navigated?
- What are your aspirations for your next position, and do you prefer full-time employment or an hourly contract, and what is the reasoning behind your preference? If seeking a contract role, are you amenable to W2, 1090, or both employment types?
- Regarding compensation, could you please state your salary or hourly rate expectations? If you are seeking a salaried position, what essential benefits do you require? Additionally, could you clarify your "Work Status" (e.g., US Citizen, EAD, Perm Res, Student Visa)? If you hold a visa, please indicate its expiration date.
Braintrust
Software Developer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The process involves watching a pre-recorded video that outlines that you'll be presented with 4 questions sequentially. No live interviewer is present. You get a minute to prep for each question before the recording begins for your response. You can re-record each answer one time.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about a recent job challenge and your solution?
- What are your future career aspirations and goals?
- What are your salary expectations?
Braintrust
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
I thought the company was pretty sharp with a solid business model. The interview process involved a video call, a coding challenge, and then another video interview. My second interviewer was a bit of a downer, honestly. He started by criticizing my previous client's business model, which I thought was out of line, and he was really opinionated about some software stuff. He just came off as kind of annoying, like someone I wouldn't want to collaborate with. Oh, and they also record you without getting your okay first, which felt pretty shady.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What is your opinion on TDD, and do you practice it?
- Could you describe your approach to using git rebase?
- What's your workflow regarding feature branches in Git?
Braintrust Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Braintrust interview reports.
“Write a Python code snippet to solve the provided problem.”
Read reports →“Can you list and explain the common HTTP methods?”
Read reports →“What's your workflow regarding feature branches in Git?”
Read reports →“What is your opinion on TDD, and do you practice it?”
Read reports →“Could you describe your approach to using git rebase?”
Read report →“Regarding compensation, could you please state your salary or hourly rate expectations? If you are seeking a salaried position, what essential benefits do you require? Additionally, could you clarify your "Work Status" (e.g., US Citizen, EAD, Perm Res, Student Visa)? If you hold a visa, please indicate its expiration date.”
Read report →“What are your future career aspirations and goals?”
Read report →“What are your aspirations for your next position, and do you prefer full-time employment or an hourly contract, and what is the reasoning behind your preference? If seeking a contract role, are you amenable to W2, 1090, or both employment types?”
Read report →“Tell me about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Braintrust interview reports.