McDermott Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at McDermott.
McDermott
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process included a recruiter call and a technical screen. Questions covered topics like reflux and weeping, reasons for not pursuing higher studies via GATE, choices regarding the IT sector, future career aspirations, the rationale behind choosing chemical engineering, and an opportunity for the candidate to ask questions. They also asked why I wanted to join the company.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- What is reflux and weeping?
- Why not pursue higher studies through GATE?
- Why are you not interested in the IT sector?
McDermott
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Technical Other
First, they give you a call and send an email to invite you to a psychometric test. Then, you complete the test, and if you are in the top 20%, you'll be invited to an interview. This interview is usually not technical, but they might ask a few simple technical questions. If you pass, they'll send you the employment offer to review and accept.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The interview was very easy compared to other companies like Baker Hughes etc.
McDermott
Graduate Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Interviewed with many people at different levels and departments within the storage tank division (CB&I Storage Solutions). Thorough process for someone who hasn’t interned with the company. Fantastic experience overall.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you open to domestic and international travel?
McDermott Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from McDermott interview reports.
“What is reflux and weeping?”
Read reports →“Why not pursue higher studies through GATE?”
Read reports →“Can you draw free body diagrams for different scenarios?”
Read reports →“Why chemical engineering?”
Read reports →“Why are you not interested in the IT sector?”
Read report →“Are you open to domestic and international travel?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 McDermott interview reports.