SSE Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 27 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SSE.
SSE
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So first they looked at my CV. Then I had to do a personality test and a multiple choice test. If I passed those, I had a video interview with some questions. If they liked me, then I was supposed to go to an assessment center. But they cancelled it last minute and didn't hire anyone, so I didn't even get to do the assessment center part.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are three challenges currently facing the energy sector?
SSE
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
applied online, filled out many questions, submitted CV. Then an online test with logic and numerical questions. After that, an online interview followed by an assessment center which included behavioral questions, situational questions, and a presentation. The whole process took about 2 months. Unfortunately, after the interview, I was informed that my application was withdrawn due to sponsorship visa issues, even though I had already spent an hour and a half on the interview. It was quite confusing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What made you decide to apply to this particular company?
SSE
Graduate Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Presentation Group Background check
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral Presentation Group
Submitted an online application with my CV and answered some questions about why I applied and my motivations. Then I did some online psychometric tests (verbal, numerical, abstract). After that, I had a recorded video interview. I was then invited to an assessment centre which included a group exercise, a 10-minute presentation I had to prepare beforehand, and a 2-on-1 competency interview. The staff were really nice and helpful the whole time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a time you made sure something was safe?
SSE Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SSE interview reports.
“What will our generation mix be in 2020”
Read reports →“Solve the puzzle using simultaneous equations, given that each product relates to another.”
Read reports →“What are three challenges currently facing the energy sector?”
Read reports →“What do you see as the three biggest challenges in the energy sector?”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about the top three issues currently facing the energy industry?”
Read report →“When you have multiple tasks with the same deadline, how do you prioritize them?”
Read report →“How do you stay informed about industry advancements?”
Read report →“How do you build and keep up your professional network?”
Read report →“Can you discuss your personal ethics and their significance to you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 27 SSE interview reports.