Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company Interview Questions
& Process
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Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Software Engineer
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After applying online, I had a HR screening teams meeting, and then they sent me for an interview. They usually take about a week and a half to update you on your status after the interview. The interview didn't have any LeetCode-style questions; it was mainly to see if I was competent and interested in low-level coding. There were a few behavioral questions too, mostly for them to get to know me better. Overall, it was an okay experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your experience with embedded systems?
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It began with a call from HR, then I had a meeting on Teams with an engineering manager. We discussed my general experience and resume, and it was mostly behavioral questions. The vibe was pretty chill, and both interviewers were really nice.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you start by telling me about yourself?
- Can you share an instance where you solved a problem?
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The process starts with an English proficiency assessment and conversation, followed by a chat with HR and a DISC assessment. After that, there are interviews with technical managers. The whole thing can take a few weeks, depending on everyone's availability.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share your previous work experiences and explain how this role aligns with your professional goals?
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Trainee Developer
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Process was messy. First general interview was in December, then they scheduled an HR interview for January. I did the interview, and the interviewer said I'd be in the next stage and to wait for her contact, which wouldn't take long. I waited a whole month, sent an email asking about the situation and got a super unfriendly response saying the whole process had ended and they'd already chosen the candidates. Meaning, she left me hanging and didn't even bother to tell me I wouldn't be part of the rest of the process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Basic HR script that you find in every interview.
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company Interview Questions
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“How can I access an EC2 instance using an SSH key?”
Read reports →“What is DBMS?”
Read reports →“What is SQL?”
Read reports →“Can you interpret schematics?”
Read reports →“Did they ask barely anything?”
Read report →“Were the interviewers sleeping?”
Read report →“Tell me about HTML.”
Read report →“Do you mind having your camera on all day for work?”
Read report →“Was it very awkward?”
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