Bryan Research & Engineering Interview Questions
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This has got to be one of the most uncomfortable interviews I have done. I was asked about high school even though it's been eight years. It also turns out I was interviewing for a position different than the one that I had originally applied for. There were lots of long pauses in between questions and then just staring at me. I felt like the guy was trying to get inside of me head. He seemed to delight when he was able to catch me up on a question that he asked me. The other two chemical engineers were okay but at that point I was so flustered I stumbled my way through. I understand they are chemical engineers but I wouldn't have applied for a position if I didn't think I could do the job. These people somehow managed to make me feel less than.

The interview process included a phone interview lasting about 30 minutes, followed by a 30-45 minute WebEx interview, and then an onsite interview. I received feedback after each stage within a week. For the onsite, I had to wake up at 4 AM to fly in for the interview and then fly back the same day. They mentioned a schedule but seemed unsure about who I was meeting next, and I ended up talking to people both inside and outside my potential department, answering similar questions multiple times. They described their work as not fitting typical software development workflows like agile, even though it's a software company. Initially, they distinguished between 'Developer Engineer' and 'Software Engineer' roles, but during the onsite, they appeared to be the same position. Most people seemed friendly. When I asked for feedback, I just got general interview tips, which was disappointing given the number of interviews they conduct.

The interview process was pretty standard, except the owner asked some VERY old school questions that don't really reflect how companies operate today. Honestly, based on my understanding of running a business, I think this old-fashioned mindset might make for a tough work environment for anyone younger than 50.

I applied through my university and it was pretty similar to what others have posted: first was a phone call, second a skype interview, and then a third round where I visited their site. The questions themselves were pretty basic, but the company culture felt off. They didn't cover my travel expenses even though I came from out of state. After the third round, they said I'd hear back by the end of the week. About four weeks later, I had to email someone to find out what was happening. Turns out they forgot to let me know they weren't moving forward with an offer. Definitely not a great experience. The office is mostly older A&M alumni, and while they're trying to expand and hire new grads from various schools, it's still heavily dominated by A&M grads.