Sandia National Laboratories 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 Sandia National Laboratories.
Sandia National Laboratories
Computer Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a friendly process. We talked about culture. Everyone at the company is really friendly and they have an incredible onboarding process. There are a lot of different groups with the company and they do job fairs where you can see other areas that they are doing work in.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your previous experiences?
Sandia National Laboratories
Engineer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 11 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process involved a phone screen, an eight-person panel interview, and a two-person panel interview. It took three months to complete. HR made a mistake with the final interview, causing more delays. After the last interview, they requested three references from past employers. One of my references mentioned they were asked if I would be interested in moving up in my career, and they said yes. The manager indicated they were seeking someone who would stay in the role long-term, and I wasn't chosen. It felt like Sandia was looking for someone content in one position without seeking advancement, so I'm actually glad I didn't get the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe a time you experienced failure and explain your response?
- Tell me about a situation where you failed and how you dealt with it.
Sandia National Laboratories
Engineer
Staff Easy Positive experience Accept offer 15 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
The interview process spanned two days and involved meeting with 15 individuals. I delivered a presentation focused on my Ph.D. research. The interviews were quite informal, with most of the time dedicated to me asking questions about Sandia National Laboratories and the surrounding city. Only a few questions were directly related to my presentation, and there were no other technical questions. A significant portion of the interview time was spent with me inquiring about the interviewers' research.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your reasons for not pursuing an academic career?
Sandia National Laboratories Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sandia National Laboratories interview reports.
“What are your reasons for not pursuing an academic career?”
Read reports →“What piece of your work are you most proud of?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me a bit about who you are and what you enjoy?”
Read reports →“Have you ever worked on a team with a difficult teammate?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you took a risk to achieve a goal and what happened.”
Read report →“Can you describe your best personal attribute?”
Read report →“Tell me about a situation where you failed and how you dealt with it.”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a coworker and how you sorted it out.”
Read report →“Can you describe a time you experienced failure and explain your response?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 Sandia National Laboratories interview reports.