Moderna Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Moderna.
Moderna
Engineering Co-op
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a great interview. Very technical heavy. I spoke with engineers that graduated from the same university as me and were familiar with my technical knowledge for my stage.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Which product offering do you find most interesting?
- Could you tell me about your relevant coursework?
Moderna
Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This was a really long and drawn out process for a mid level engineering role. I had to chase them a few times to get a response after interview rounds, you can tell the company is still growing and it shows in their hiring process. I had a phone screen, then an interview with the hiring manager, and after that, 6 back to back interviews that were anywhere from 30 minutes to 50 minute panels. The interviews were pretty informal and it seemed like everyone on the team was involved. It's clear Moderna is still a young company and has a startup vibe even though they've grown a lot recently. Most employees seem younger, which I saw as a downside for the company environment because there wasn't much experience or leadership.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What makes you want to be considered for this position?
- What would you say is your greatest strength and weakness?
- Can you tell me about a project you were most successful with?
Moderna
Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Started with a recruiter email asking me to complete an online survey about core values. The first recruiter call was really good and friendly. We talked about core values and the job details. The recruiter knew a lot about the team and tech stuff, which was a surprise! Then I had an interview with the manager, but it was a letdown; they were yawning during the chat and seemed uninterested. No technical questions were asked. I did appreciate how the recruiter kept in touch via email, usually responding within a day or two.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe some of your previous experiences?
- What kind of management style do you prefer when working?
Moderna Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Moderna interview reports.
“Regarding the mRNA process, what are potential impurities or constituents, and how would you remove them?”
Read reports →“What was your GPA?”
Read reports →“Which product offering do you find most interesting?”
Read reports →“What kind of management style do you prefer when working?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about your relevant coursework?”
Read report →“Can you describe how you handle challenging conversations with your manager when you have differing opinions on a topic?”
Read report →“What makes you want to be considered for this position?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your resume?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a project you were most successful with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Moderna interview reports.