FEI Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at FEI.
FEI
Software Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
The interview process was quite lengthy, spanning a couple of days. It involved multiple interviewers and a software test focused on programming. Following that, I had interviews with some managers, and the process concluded with a follow-up with the hiring manager.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your working style?
FEI
Software Engineer
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Technical Technical
I talked to like three sets of engineers. One guy showed me some C# code and wanted my thoughts on it, I basically just pointed out bugs. Another engineer asked me database questions. A third engineer asked me how I approach debugging.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- The toughest question was when the interviewer gave me a diagram I wasn't familiar with and asked me to explain what it was. I didn't do great, and I haven't seen that kind of diagram since.
- I was shown a diagram I didn't recognize and asked to interpret it. I struggled with this question and haven't encountered that type of diagram since being hired.
FEI
Customer Service Representative
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a simple interview. They asked about the job description and my previous experience. The interviewers were very nice and the interview was informal.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your goals?
- Are you willing to take on new responsibilities and sit exams?
- What would you say are your strengths and weaknesses?
FEI
Database Developer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Technical
The first round was a technical interview that lasted about 30 minutes. The interviewer asked a couple of tough questions, but I managed to answer them well and got the offer right away.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is the difference between Delete and Truncate?
FEI Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from FEI interview reports.
“What is the difference between Delete and Truncate?”
Read reports →“What equipment have you used?”
Read reports →“Are you willing to take on new responsibilities and sit exams?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your research.”
Read reports →“What do you imagine a typical day in this role looks like?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join our company?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your goals?”
Read report →“What skills do you possess?”
Read report →“Can you describe your working style?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 FEI interview reports.