FDM Group Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

I went through the interview process for the Software Engineer role in Singapore. The process had four stages: PHONE, VIDEO, ONLINE TEST, and ASSESSMENT CENTRE. I'm not from a CS background but had some coding knowledge, which I think helped. My advice is to brush up on basic coding concepts like loops, arrays, hashmaps, and variables, and maybe try a language like Python for practice. Doing some online tests on HackerRank is also recommended. It was a thorough process focused on understanding my motivations for choosing this career path and FDM. Be prepared with genuine answers. The FDM staff were professional throughout, and the recruiter provided feedback after each interview stage, including the assessment centre. I felt well-supported and informed during the hiring process, which gave me confidence in signing up. It's crucial to understand FDM's business model and its pros and cons before committing. If you have other options, consider them first. Don't sign up if you know you won't like the fundamental aspects of the program.

I applied online and then heard back from someone via phone a couple of weeks later. They wanted to confirm I was still interested and to set up a virtual interview. The interview itself was over Microsoft Teams and was pretty casual, business casual dress code. They asked some basic technical questions about Java and OOP. They also explained the job and the interview process, and I got to ask my questions. After that, I was given a HackerRank assessment that I had to finish within 48 hours. It takes about 45 minutes and needs to be done all at once with the webcam on.

Had multiple rounds of interviews in a span of 2-3 weeks. The first round was a typical HR interview. The second round was a group interview where they talk about the company, who they are, and what they do. Afterwards, you get interviewed by someone for a tech interview. The third interview is about you.