Equinor Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Equinor.
Equinor
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Coding Technical Behavioral Presentation Group
First, they looked at my CV, then there was an online written test with an IQ and personality test. After that, I did a pre-recorded interview. Then came the recruitment days which included group work, a 1:1 interview, and a case study presentation. Finally, there was a background check before they made me a job offer and I started onboarding. The process was clear and organized.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell us why you are interested in working for Equinor?
- Regarding pipelines, what are some degradation modes that can impact them?
- Could you describe a time you had to manage a conflict?
Equinor
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Other Technical
After submitting my application, I received a link to complete an ability test and a personality test. The personality test involved choosing between two images in various situations. Several weeks later, I had a computer-based video interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you went above and beyond what was required, and explain your reasons.
Equinor
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process included an initial recruiter call, followed by a technical screen. Then, there was an onsite interview which featured behavioral and technical questions. Questions covered motivation for joining the company and program, collaboration skills based on past experiences, handling mistakes and learning from them, and independent project work.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your interest in our company and this specific program.
- How do you approach working with new colleagues? Can you share an example from your past?
- Walk me through a mistake you made, detailing your actions, what you learned, and how you'd handle it differently now.
Equinor Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Equinor interview reports.
“Regarding pipelines, what are some degradation modes that can impact them?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what infrastructure as code is?”
Read reports →“Do you have any closing remarks for us?”
Read reports →“Share a negative team experience.”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Equinor?”
Read report →“Where do you see yourself in the future?”
Read report →“Describe a positive team experience.”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What are your ambitions?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Equinor interview reports.