Xero Graduate Software 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 Xero.
Xero
Graduate Engineer
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The process was automated. The technical test was much harder than what's normally expected for a graduate role. The behavioral interview was also automated, with only 2 minutes to answer each question. I even got cut off a couple of times while I was talking.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a challenging situation or disagreement you encountered with a colleague?
Xero
Graduate Engineer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral
The interview process involved an online test with three algorithm questions, where you could choose your preferred coding language. This was followed by a video interview containing six questions, each allowing 2 minutes for preparation and 2 minutes for response. Unfortunately, I didn't pass the video interview stage.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- If you were to meet a current graduate at Xero, what would be your initial question to learn more about the company, and why?
- What specifically about Xero's program motivated your application, and what unique objective do you aim to achieve during your graduate year, should you be selected?
Xero
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process started with a CV screen. Then, there was a Hacker Rank test, which was a bit harder than usual for graduate programs but still manageable. After that, a video interview was conducted where candidates had only 3 minutes to prepare their answer, and the answer itself was limited to 90 seconds. Finally, Grad Day included three sessions: a Technical Interview, a Soft Skill Interview, and a Research and Presentation component.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to join the Xero Graduate Program
Xero Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Xero interview reports.
“Did you complete code writing questions?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join the Xero Graduate Program”
Read reports →“What specifically about Xero's program motivated your application, and what unique objective do you aim to achieve during your graduate year, should you be selected?”
Read reports →“Did you answer technical multiple-choice questions?”
Read reports →“Could you share an instance where you set an ambitious goal and adapted to change to reach it? What input did you get from others, and how did it influence your subsequent modifications? Lastly, what was the primary lesson you took away from this situation?”
Read report →“If you were to meet a current graduate at Xero, what would be your initial question to learn more about the company, and why?”
Read report →“Could you share your motivations for joining Xero and what you aim to gain from your experience there?”
Read report →“If you were applying for a role at Xero and got to talk to a current graduate, what would be your first question for them, and why?”
Read report →“What questions would you pose to someone currently in a Graduate role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Xero interview reports.