EPFL Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at EPFL.
EPFL
Software Engineer
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
First, they'll look at your resume and hit you up for a quick chat. Then, you'll have an interview where they'll ask about your experience and skills to see if you're a good fit. After that, there's a technical interview with coding challenges to check your abilities. You might also have an on-site interview with the team and other folks in the department. Finally, after all the interviews, they'll decide if they want to offer you the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a project you worked on and how you solved a tough technical issue.
- Describe a challenging technical problem you encountered in a project and how you resolved it.
EPFL
Member of Technical Staff
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Submitted an application via the online survey on EPFL's site. Got a response in a couple of weeks. Had an onsite meeting. Then a phone call about the contract details. I successfully started the new position.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your background and how your skills align with EPFL's vision?
EPFL
Software Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
This was one of the worst interview experiences I've had. I went through several technical interviews where some questions were repeated, and I'm not sure about their purpose since the answers wouldn't change. Communication with HR via email was poor, with no clear answers to general questions, no timeline provided, and no feedback or visibility into the process. Although it wasn't going to work out for unrelated reasons, the worst part was receiving an automatic 'Noreply' email after two months instead of a simple message from HR stating they had chosen another candidate. What is HR's role if they can't even send a basic email to someone who applied and invested time in the company?
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would be your approach to dealing with [specific IT subject]?
EPFL Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from EPFL interview reports.
“Describe a challenging technical problem you encountered in a project and how you resolved it.”
Read reports →“Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?”
Read reports →“What would be your approach to dealing with [specific IT subject]?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a project you worked on and how you solved a tough technical issue.”
Read reports →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 EPFL interview reports.