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First Student Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 38 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
63.2% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at First Student.

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Software Engineer

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So the interview thingy usually goes like this: First you apply by sending your resume and a cover letter. Then they screen all the applications. After that, there's a phone or video call for a first chat. If that goes well, you have an in-person interview with some team folks or the hiring manager. Sometimes they give you an assessment or test to check your skills. Finally, there might be more interviews or they just decide. To get ready, you should research the company to get what they're about. Also, really look at the job description so you know what they want. Practice answering common interview questions. And think of some good questions to ask them. When you're interviewing, be confident and show you're keen. Be prepared with copies of anything you need. And just be yourself, that's important.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about yourself?
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Software Engineer

Engineering · a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Other

Online interview somewhat tough compared to the other one I suggest you to go through with all the necessary requirements to be complete before taking the interview. Online interview somewhat tough compared to the other one I suggest you to go through with all the necessary requirements to be complete that's the point.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Are you open to night shifts and other necessary requirements?
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Software Engineer Intern

Engineering · a year ago

Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Coding Technical

We're looking to check your technical skills. This might involve a coding test, a system design problem, or an assignment, and should take about 1-3 hours depending on how tough it is. You'll likely get algorithm and data structure questions, often on places like HackerRank or LeetCode. Sometimes there's a technical quiz or a take-home task that's job-related. Best advice: practice coding problems and system design. Make sure you're efficient and accurate when solving.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What are your salary expectations?

First Student Software Engineer Interview Questions

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 38 First Student interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 42%
Behavioral 35.2%
Coding 14.8%
Group 4.5%
Other 2.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 13.2%
Average 57.9%
Difficult 28.9%

Candidate experience

Positive 63.2%
Negative 7.9%
Neutral 28.9%