Occidental Petroleum Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Occidental Petroleum.
Occidental Petroleum
Software Engineer Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I got this internship opportunity after going to my school's career fair. The interview process was pretty relaxed, and I talked with two engineers. They mainly asked standard behavioral questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me a bit about yourself?
Occidental Petroleum
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a couple of rounds of behavioral interviews, with some questions about my previous job experiences. The vibe was professional yet friendly, making me feel at ease throughout the talks. They didn't ask super technical stuff since the role is basically what I'm doing now.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What made you leave your previous role at x?
Occidental Petroleum
Software Engineer
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an interview with two people. One interviewer focused on STAR method questions, while the other just wanted to chat, which felt a bit awkward. They mentioned I'd hear back within a week, but I never did.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you were on a team and a disagreement arose?
Occidental Petroleum Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Occidental Petroleum interview reports.
“What is your stance on workplace safety?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you were on a team and a disagreement arose?”
Read reports →“Describe a time you had to confront a coworker or team member.”
Read reports →“Can you share some basic behavioral experiences?”
Read reports →“How did you prepare for this interview?”
Read report →“What made you leave your previous role at x?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you encountered a problem and explain the steps you took to resolve it.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you took the lead on a project or in a situation?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance of a setback you faced and describe how you handled it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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