
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Software Engineer
The interview was a barrage of super specific questions about their tech stack and abstract computer science concepts. I didn't write any code. They didn't do intros or general questions at the start, and I didn't get to ask questions at the end. Both interviewers had their video off. They were rude, arrogant, and impatient. I felt like they didn't want to be there and didn't respect me or my time. Not a great experience. I'm not even sure I would've taken the job if they'd offered it.
- Can you explain the distinctions between an array, a stack, and a queue?
Software Engineer
The interview process was pretty straightforward. They first sort candidates and then have a small codability test for coding. Once you clear that, they arrange a face-to-face interview within a week. This interview is with the Manager and one senior technical person. It wasn't that hard, mostly asking about past project experience and scenario-based questions. They offered a position in the next 3-4 days.
- Tell me about scenarios you have faced.
- Can you describe your past projects?
Software Engineer
I applied on the company website and after two weeks, I received a coding assessment via Codility. About two months later, I was invited for two interview rounds: the first was a coding/technical interview, and the second was a meeting with the team. I successfully passed both rounds. Approximately a month after receiving confirmation of my selection, I joined the company, about four months after the confirmation.
- Reverse a string.
- Implement a graph with a multi-map data structure.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center interview reports.
“Reverse a string.”
Read reports →“Implement a graph with a multi-map data structure.”
Read reports →“Given an integer N, can you write a function to find the maximum value possible by inserting a single digit '5' into its decimal representation?”
Read reports →“Solve an easy Leetcode problem.”
Read reports →“Are Leet code medium questions sufficient preparation?”
Read report →“Can you explain the distinctions between an array, a stack, and a queue?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you're interested in MSK?”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to manage a challenging manager?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center interview reports.