Branch Sales Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was well-structured and moved along nicely. It kicked off with a recruiter call to go over my background, what the job entails, and salary expectations. After that, I chatted with the hiring manager to discuss my experience in more detail, how familiar I am with the product, and how I work with other teams. The next part involved technical and scenario-based interviews with some of the team members. They wanted to see how I solve problems, work with others, and communicate. I was asked about past sales, how I handled tricky client requests, and how I explained technical stuff to people who weren't technical. The last step was a live panel where I had to give a presentation, explain my methods, and answer questions about if the product fits, what results customers got, and my strategy for solving problems. The team was really involved and supportive, making it feel more like a collaborative working session than a stressful interview. It was all very clear and organized, and everyone was clearly prepared. They seemed really interested in my problem-solving skills and if I'd fit into their team.

The whole interview process at Branch was super smooth, really well laid out, and they were really respectful of my time. Everyone I talked to was friendly, open, and genuinely wanted to get to know my background and how I might fit in. First was the HR chat, which was chill and informative, covering company culture, values, and what's next. Then I interviewed with the Director of Sales Engineering, talking about my experience, tech skills, and how I handle customer talks. After that, I chatted with an Account Executive to see how Sales Engineers and AEs work together, showing how aligned the teams are for customer success. The Managerial Round was more about how I handle situations and behaviors – tackling challenges, communication, and teamwork. The manager was super encouraging, felt more like a chat than an interview. A big highlight was the Technical Presentation/Skills Round where I presented a technical solution, showing off my tech knowledge and how I tell a story. The feedback was helpful and supportive, which felt great. I also had another chat with an AE I’d be working with, which was cool to see how much they focus on team chemistry. We talked about real situations and how we'd work together. After the last round, I got the offer with a nice note from HR. Communication was always quick and thoughtful, making me feel valued and excited the whole time.

I applied for the sales engineer role and didn't end up getting an offer. My resume clearly shows I lack ad tech/attribution experience, but I do have sales engineering experience and built two apps with deep linking. The initial call with the hiring manager went over my background and deep linking, not ad tech. Then, I got a 2-4 hour take-home assignment to implement their deep linking solution. The demo app was supposed to be in SWIFT but was in objective C, which took me longer as I'm not familiar with the language. I initially thought this was a test of how I'd handle an unfamiliar language, but it turns out the demo app is only in objective C. Most of the demo focused on deep linking, not attribution. So, before the on-site, I concentrated on deep linking, assuming it would be the focus based on the hiring manager chat and the take-home. However, the 3-hour on-site interviews heavily featured ad tech questions, which I wasn't ready for. They told me I didn't get the job because I couldn't present to an ad tech audience. If ad tech is crucial, they should have flagged it in the first round before I invested time in the assignment and on-site prep, or given me a chance to prepare for those questions. On the plus side, the people were nice and knowledgeable, and I actually preferred Branch's deep-linking solution to the one I used in my apps.