Petrofac Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 25 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Petrofac.
Petrofac
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
After application shortlisting, there's an online test. If you pass the test, you get called for an interview. The panel is very professional and friendly. My interview experience was very nice, it's unfortunate that I wasn't able to pass the interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the TCP/IP protocol architecture?
Petrofac
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
3 rounds with aptitude and technical and hr round. Aptitude was ok but technical interview was difficult and then hr round which consisted normal questions related to your background and qualifications. Hence it was overall a normal experience
Confirmed questions1 question
- Questions about core knowledge in depth
Petrofac
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was held in a small hotel conference room. There were 2 interviewers, one for technical questions and one for personal questions, and it lasted about an hour. Overall, it was a good, relaxed environment. Make sure to prepare your CV well, as they usually go through it. It's important to show confidence throughout the interview. Even if you don't know the answer to a technical question, it's important not to panic.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe yourself?
- Which were two of the best courses in your degree?
- Can you answer a few technical questions?
Petrofac Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Petrofac interview reports.
“Could you explain the main stresses in a pipe and derive the relevant expression?”
Read reports →“Should variables be stored in local blocks?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the TCP/IP protocol architecture?”
Read reports →“What is your favorite sport?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the use of gel in certain construction tasks?”
Read report →“Can you explain PID control?”
Read report →“What was the average difficulty?”
Read report →“What technical question was based on mass transfer?”
Read report →“What are the pros and cons of your personality?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 25 Petrofac interview reports.