SSL Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SSL.
SSL
Engineer
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a 30 min phone screen with the manager who warned me he might interrupt and I wouldn't have time for questions. Then I had an all-day on-site with 15 min with a recruiter and 5 one-hour 1:1s with managers and team members. They mentioned SSL's interview process is 100% behavioral and they took me to lunch. The day finished with a 30 min meeting with CORE engineering leaders. I heard back 8 days later that I didn't get an offer.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- Describe a decision you made and your process for arriving at it.
- Tell me about a time you successfully persuaded someone.
SSL
Engineering
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and the first thing that happened was a screening interview with HR. She was nice and asked about my past experience, successes and failures. Then, she set up a second phone interview with the hiring engineering manager right away. The hiring manager was also very friendly. He talked a bit about the job, the company, and himself, and then I talked about my past accomplishments. It seemed to go well, even though I didn't have the PCB experience they needed. Also, they were looking for someone for a second shift, which wasn't in the job description, and I mentioned that wouldn't be ideal for my family. I got a really good feeling about the people and the company; it seems like a great career opportunity based on my interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the PCB circuit board process and how to control it?
SSL
Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed with 3 people and the HR manager. The conversations were pleasant and led to a one-on-one with technical managers. It was a full day onsite, including a facility tour showing manufacturing stages. There were some technical questions, specific to the industry, and relevant for those with satellite backgrounds.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you interested in working here?
SSL Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SSL interview reports.
“Can you explain the PCB circuit board process and how to control it?”
Read reports →“Considering the current economy, how do you think SSL obtains its contracts and funding?”
Read reports →“What do you know about SSL?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join SSL over other more modern tech companies in Silicon Valley?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you successfully persuaded someone.”
Read report →“Are you interested in working here?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of our company?”
Read report →“Describe a decision you made and your process for arriving at it.”
Read report →“Tell me about a problem you had to solve; how did you set the parameters and identify the variables?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 SSL interview reports.