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HNI Software Engineer Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

3.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
50% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HNI.

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Software Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was super unorganized and it felt like no one was really keeping track of where I was in it. I was asked to drive to their campus for an onsite interview, but when I got there, they told me they had canceled it without even letting me know beforehand. Then, I did what seemed like the final round like 5 months ago and still haven't heard anything back. The company totally ghosted me and didn't provide any updates, even when I emailed the recruiter.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Describe a situation where the scope of your project needed to be altered.
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Software Engineer Intern

Engineering · more than a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

it was great, the question wasn't too hard. Barely any behavior question. Most of them related to my resume. Tell me more about this role blah blah. And asked me what activities that i am in...

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Can you elaborate on your resume details?
  • What is your motivation for applying to this position?
  • Questions about your resume.
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Product Development Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was pretty standard. They used the STAR method for behavioral and situational questions. The first stage was a phone screening. Then, for the second round, you'd come on-site for a 3-hour interview session. This included meeting with HR first, followed by three other groups. After that, there might be a third round, which would be a virtual interview. The response time from the company was just okay; I had to follow up weekly and never heard back unless I reached out first.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What's a common misconception people have about you?

HNI Software Engineer Interview Questions

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 HNI interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 50%
Technical 50%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20%
Average 80%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 50%
Neutral 25%
Negative 25%