Northeastern University Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Northeastern University.
Northeastern University
Software Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It started with a phone screening to check my general interest in the role and if I had read the job description carefully. After that, there was a one-on-one chat with the lead researcher. This part was mostly behavioral, focusing on my background experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you faced a conflict within a group project and how you resolved it.
Northeastern University
Software Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I met with four people total. One of the four — my third interview — was really rude and unprofessional. This person seemed to have expectations for the role that were different from what was advertised, and I didn't meet them. It really threw me off. Everyone else was very nice though.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Typical questions were asked.
Northeastern University
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a 30-minute phone screening first, then a 3-hour onsite interview from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. During the onsite, I met with different groups of people for 30 minutes each. After sending thank you emails, the hiring manager asked about meeting for lunch the next week but never confirmed a date. A couple weeks later, I got an email saying I wasn't being considered, and the HR recruiter didn't give a reason when I called.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you detail your work history, including any employment gaps and the reasons for leaving past roles?
- Have you ever provided time estimates for projects?
Northeastern University Software Engineer Interview Questions
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“Typical questions were asked.”
Read reports →“Have you ever provided time estimates for projects?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you faced a conflict within a group project and how you resolved it.”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the tools you have experience with?”
Read reports →“Can you detail your work history, including any employment gaps and the reasons for leaving past roles?”
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