NASA Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 37 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at NASA.
NASA
VR Developer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was pretty straightforward, mostly behavioral with no technical questions. A standout question was about my favorite school subject. They also asked about my strengths and weaknesses. Despite this, I was ghosted and only received a rejection notice months later.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you share your favorite subject from school?
- What do you consider your greatest strength?
- What is your biggest weakness?
NASA
Software Engineer Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty chill, almost like a chat. Lasted about 15-20 mins. They first told me about the project and then I got to ask them questions about it. After that, they asked me to talk a little about myself and about how I've used the tech stack they're looking for in my school projects.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are your expectations when working as part of a team?
- Could you briefly introduce yourself?
- How have you applied the specified tech stack in your academic projects?
NASA
Software Engineer
Mid Average Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a 30 minute technical chat with the hiring manager and one team member. Also went through 3 personality questions.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Given a code snippet, identify the bug.
- Why do you want to work here?
- What are you most proud of?
NASA Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NASA interview reports.
“What is the size of pages in Linux memory?”
Read reports →“Given a rectangular pie with a rectangular section removed, describe how to divide it into two equal halves using just one straight cut.”
Read reports →“Could you explain the function of an integrated circuit?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me where user information is stored when cookies are turned off?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between a class and an object?”
Read report →“How does convection heat transfer play a role in your experiments?”
Read report →“Did you know about ISRO? What plans is ISRO working on?”
Read report →“Can you explain the concept of inheritance and provide an example?”
Read report →“What is your preferred software language and what makes it your favorite?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 37 NASA interview reports.