Cambridge University Press & Assessment 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 Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Software Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Coding Technical Behavioral
The application process was bad. It had 3 rounds. First was a take-home coding challenge, due in 2 days. I submitted it but got no confirmation, even after emailing. They then decided I passed without feedback and scheduled the next round. The second round was a panel interview with a technical lead, asking typical questions. They asked my salary expectations, which seemed like a bad sign. The last round was with the development director from the UK and involved behavioral questions. After that, there was silence. The recruiter didn't reply to my follow-up emails for feedback, which was unprofessional. It felt like a waste of time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Create a simulation of a passenger card loader that includes discounts and is suitable for people with disabilities and seniors.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Software Engineer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding
Resume screening -> technical interview -> final interview. Our interviewers are professionals and keep you updated throughout the hiring process. However, we use Leetcode interviews for technical exams. We should change our hiring process. Leetcode/competitive programming interviews are very disconnected from the job responsibilities and do not demonstrate engineering experience, especially for mid and senior devs. Even your own developers know how ineffective Leetcode interviews are.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Solve one easy Leetcode question.
- Solve one medium Leetcode question.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Software Engineer
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Coding Technical Behavioral Case
The interview process included an exam with 2 algo and 1 sql problem, done via MS Teams where you screen share and solve monitored. Then a Tech Interview with the team lead, focusing on past projects, tech used, and behavioral/situational questions. Lastly, a Final Interview with the UK hiring manager, mainly technical and situational. HR was great, kept me updated.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you suggested an improvement for a project you were working on.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cambridge University Press & Assessment interview reports.
“Could you build a web app with Spring Boot and React?”
Read reports →“Create a simulation of a passenger card loader that includes discounts and is suitable for people with disabilities and seniors.”
Read reports →“Can you outline an algorithm, diagram, or pseudocode for a system managing two elevators across ten floors?”
Read reports →“Solve one easy Leetcode question.”
Read reports →“Solve one medium Leetcode question.”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What motivated your departure from your previous employer?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you suggested an improvement for a project you were working on.”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience with the technologies we use?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Cambridge University Press & Assessment interview reports.