IPG Photonics Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

It was a two-stage process. First, a phone call with two interviewers who weren't HR. I don't recall the specifics of that conversation. The next interview was face-to-face. We started with a tour, then went to a conference room for more technical discussions. They asked me about various damping systems and also some coding questions. Towards the end, they wanted to know more about my personality, asking about my hobbies and passions.

It’s a simple strategy, but it’s often all you need to do. When it comes to making a great first impression, present the company in a positive light. If your company is known to be a tough place to work, be honest, but not discouraging. Be as transparent as possible during the interview process. With so many resources (such as Glassdoor) at candidate’s fingertips, it easy to see if a company isn’t telling the whole truth when it comes to the inner workings and culture of their organization.

The interview process included one technical round followed by a few behavioral questions. The behavioral part also had some logic questions. Overall, it was a fine process. I found the workplace a bit chaotic, but it's a good company otherwise.