Genentech Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Genentech.
Genentech
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
It started with a recruiter call to talk about company culture and ask a couple of behavioral questions. Then, I met with the hiring manager for some technical panels. There were a lot of behavioral/situational questions throughout. The interview was onsite, though some panel members joined virtually.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want to work here?
- Tell me why you're interested in this role.
Genentech
Software Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process included one behavioral interview where we talked about the position, location, and team culture. I was asked to share a quick overview of my previous work and my reasons for seeking a new role or being interested in this specific opportunity. Then, there was a technical interview focused on MLOps concepts, which involved a presentation I had prepared about a past project. This part also included questions about potential improvements to the project and deeper considerations. Finally, I had a short interview with the Hiring Manager to discuss the team dynamics, cultural alignment, and job expectations.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How can the MLOps process be improved for use by multiple teams?
Genentech
Software Engineer Intern
Intern Easy Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied for the role with a referral, and I'd previously interned at the company. The hiring manager contacted me and set up a phone screen, which I thought went really well. I followed up and was told they needed another week to set up panel interviews, but then I heard nothing. Four weeks later, I got an automated rejection. I'm pretty bummed about the long wait and no feedback.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share details about your technical background?
- What was your experience like during previous internships?
- Tell me about your academic projects or coursework.
Genentech Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Genentech interview reports.
“Can you explain Functional Programming in Java, specifically using the stream interface?”
Read reports →“How can the MLOps process be improved for use by multiple teams?”
Read reports →“Looking back, what would you change about a previous project?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to work here?”
Read reports →“How would you handle disagreements with your colleagues?”
Read report →“Tell me about how you provided security to your services.”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you successfully dealt with a challenge or setback.”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a time you had to troubleshoot an issue?”
Read report →“Tell me about your academic projects or coursework.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Genentech interview reports.