SUSE Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SUSE.
SUSE
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had an initial phone call with a recruiter and it went well. They said I would hear back about the next steps. But then, there was complete silence. I sent follow-up emails asking for updates and got no response. Two months later, they replied briefly saying they would let me know soon. Another month passed and I still haven’t heard anything.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss your background and what motivates you?
SUSE
Software Engineer
Staff Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, I talked to HR about why I want to work at SUSE, if I know the company, and salary expectations. Then, the Hiring Manager and I discussed the product and my experience. He seemed really interested, which gave me hope. They sent me a home assignment, and after I submitted it, I got a rejection saying I wasn't senior enough. I asked for feedback on the assignment, but never heard back.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me why you are interested in SUSE and what you know about the company?
SUSE
Software Developer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
It began with a quick chat with HR, and then the main event was a two-hour technical deep dive. The vibe was pretty chill, even though the questions were tough. My interviewer was really nice, making the whole thing feel more like a collaborative think-tank than a formal interview. It was less about rapid-fire Q&A and more about building on ideas. Like, we'd discuss a problem, then explore potential pitfalls and how to navigate them. The interviewer was super helpful, offering guidance when I needed it.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain how you would implement the livepatching process?
- What's your strategy for approaching the given problem?
- What potential challenges could arise during this process?
SUSE Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SUSE interview reports.
“Using a shell script, how would you modify all the .c file extensions in a specific folder to .h?”
Read reports →“Can you identify potential issues associated with kernel live patching support?”
Read reports →“Tell me about embedded bootloaders.”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on kernel internals?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how you would implement the livepatching process?”
Read report →“What potential challenges could arise during this process?”
Read report →“What's your strategy for approaching the given problem?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you are interested in SUSE and what you know about the company?”
Read report →“Could you describe your experience with eBPF, specifically any projects where you've used it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 SUSE interview reports.