CAE Interview Questions
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CAE
Software Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Coding Technical Behavioral
The interview process was smooth and well-organized. It started with an online coding assessment focusing on basic algorithms and problem-solving. Afterwards, I had two technical interviews covering JavaScript, APIs, and database queries, followed by a short HR discussion about culture fit and career goals. The team was friendly, and communication was clear throughout. Overall, it was a positive experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you talk about a project where you made the codebase perform better or be easier to maintain?
CAE
Full Stack Developer Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding Presentation
It was a good mix of checking my soft skills and tech knowledge. They started by asking about my background and how I like to communicate, like if I'm good with English or French. Then, some practical questions about my experience with full-stack stuff like React, Node, SQL, and TypeScript, and what I'd do on projects that don't have a clear plan. They asked me to explain OOP concepts like class vs object, inheritance, and polymorphism. Also some React basics like props vs state. On the behavioral side, they wanted to know how I handle crazy deadlines, team stuff, and fights. There was this scenario about a project needing 400 hours of work but only having 3 weeks, and how I'd tell my lead and the team. Leadership style and working with old code also came up, with examples from my past. Finally, they asked what I like in a workplace culture, what I don't like, and how I juggle quality, cost, and time. I got to ask my questions at the end.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you share some details about your background and past experiences? Are you comfortable communicating in English or French? Which language do you prefer?
- What technologies have you utilized in your full-stack development projects, such as React, Node, SQL, and TypeScript?
- Based on the job description, what kind of work do you anticipate doing in this role?
CAE
Sales Representative
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process seemed pretty simple. A recruiter contacted me after I applied. First, I had a video call with her. Then, I had a video interview with the Director of Sales. After that, I had another video call, this time with two female Sales Leads. Everything seemed to go okay. But the recruiter ghosted me after I kept asking for an update. It feels like a waste of time to interview someone three times and then not even send a rejection email.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Did you have previous aviation experience?
CAE
Aircraft System Software Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Got an email from HR about an interview in two days, and I said yes. The interview was on Teams, lasted about 45 minutes, and there were two recruiters. It was super chill, respectful, and they seemed really into it. We ended up talking for 50 minutes total. No stress at all, the vibe was very laid-back, and the recruiters were really good about making sure I didn't feel tense. They asked me some situational and technical questions. The technical stuff wasn't too hard, and it felt like they cared more about the person than just the skills (at least from my experience).
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share some insights on situational questions?
- Are you able to tackle these technical questions?
CAE Interview Questions
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“Can you identify the correct code for the given logic circuit diagram from the two provided code versions?”
Read reports →“Can you explain where the ILS is fed in the Airbus A320?”
Read reports →“Given an ordered list, can you describe an algorithm to search for a particular number?”
Read reports →“Given a logic gate diagram with AND and OR gates, match it to the correct program written in one of two microcontroller programming languages.”
Read reports →“Given an image of an airplane cockpit screen, why is some text overlapping?”
Read report →“Could you explain the difference between a flight simulator and a real aircraft?”
Read report →“Regarding Object-Oriented Programming, if a class was defined with public and private variables, how would you go about accessing two of the class's variables in the program?”
Read report →“What are your ideas for improving the structural integrity of a flight simulator side panel when it's subjected to tensile forces?”
Read report →“How would you handle a foreign student who has no driving experience but is set to operate an airplane as their first machine?”
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