Southern Company 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 Southern Company.
Southern Company
Software Engineer Intern
Intern Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Technical
It was a 3 round interview process. The first round was a behavioral interview. The second round was a digital group interview. The third round was a behavioral/technical interview with the team managers for the program I applied to. The overall vibe was pretty lax, but they were not very communicative and let me know about each interview the night before.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you made a mistake?
Southern Company
Software Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
The first day kicked off with an orientation, getting us acquainted with the various departments seeking talent. Later that evening, we had dinner on the top floor of the Alabama Power headquarters. The seating arrangement alternated between candidates and employees, encouraging conversations. Day two involved panel interviews. An HR rep moderated, with about eight employees present. It was a situational interview, and at the conclusion, the other employees were given the floor to ask questions.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you share an instance where you led a team?
- Describe a situation where you encountered conflict within a group and how you resolved it.
- Tell me about your college experience, specifically how you engaged with your classmates.
Southern Company
Software Developer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding Group
So, first you have a phone screen with HR, then a technical phone screen with the manager or supervisor. The last part is a panel interview where they ask about 2-3 soft skills or problem solving questions and about 1/3 technical questions. They also ask for pseudocode on a whiteboard. Panel interviews are pretty standard for most roles here. After you accept the offer, the background check can really drag on, sometimes for weeks, and it can be super intense, almost like federal clearance depending on the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of a time you had a disagreement with a coworker and how you handled it?
Southern Company Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Southern Company interview reports.
“Can you define integrity?”
Read reports →“How would you deal with a team member who has an attitude problem and isn't cooperative?”
Read reports →“Could you explain your interest in Southern Company?”
Read reports →“How did you interact with your professors during college?”
Read reports →“What's the first step you'd take to solve a problem or error in a project?”
Read report →“What was your dynamic like with both your classmates and professors?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about how you decided on your major?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you made a mistake?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you failed.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 22 Southern Company interview reports.