Bungie Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

It began with a brief phone chat to check my interest and skills. Then, I got a coding test with some unique problems. After that, there were two technical phone interviews, each an hour long. The first one had basic tech questions and a part where I had to explain a problem and its solution. The second one focused on linear algebra (definitely brush up on that, it's surprisingly important!) and a more complex coding problem. I didn't make it to the on-site interview as the process concluded for me.

First, they gave me a call to screen me. Then I had a chat with the engineers I would be working with. They asked me about tech I liked, what tech I'd use here, and general stuff about the Gaming Industry and what games I was playing. After that, I got a coding packet with problems to solve by modifying existing code. The problems were tough but fun and related to the job. Then, there was a follow-up where I explained my approach, testing, code scaling, and so on. The last part was meeting more of the team to make sure I'd be a good cultural fit. Everyone was super nice, helpful, and seemed really into what they were building and the gaming world.

First, I had to do a coding test and sign an NDA, which I had a week to finish. After sending it in, I waited about three weeks for the review. I passed the test and had a quick call with a technical recruiter. They asked a bit about me, and then we set up an interview with the hiring manager. The hiring manager interview was virtual and supposed to be an hour. The interviewer was really casually dressed and in a recliner, which felt unprofessional given how much work I put into the test. They didn't ask anything about the test or my background. Instead, I had to solve a brain teaser that I'd never seen before and couldn't share because of the NDA. The whole thing took a long time, and I felt like I didn't get to show my interest or talk about myself. I was told there would be two more technical interviews if I passed this one, but I didn't make it that far. Bungie might have their reasons, but it felt slow and confusing as an applicant.