Software Engineer Intern
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a project you built, in class or on your own. What part was hardest and how did you get past it?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain their own work clearly and show how they push through being stuck.
How do you feel about code reviews when someone points out problems in your work?
What they are checking: Openness to feedback, since code reviews are a core part of the internship.
Tell me about a time you worked on a team project where someone was not pulling their weight.
What they are checking: Collaboration and maturity in shared work, which mirrors agile team life.
What is a technology or development approach you learned recently on your own, and how did you apply it?
What they are checking: Curiosity and self-directed learning, which the posting asks interns to bring.
What would you do
A product partner describes a customer problem in plain language. How would you turn that into something you can build?
What they are checking: Ability to ask clarifying questions and translate requirements, which the role lists explicitly.
You have been stuck on a task for half a day. When and how do you ask for help?
What they are checking: Balance between independence and timely escalation, a common intern challenge.
About the work
You will be using AI development tools on this team. How have you used them so far, and how do you make sure you understand the code they produce?
What they are checking: Whether AI tools speed up their learning or replace it, which matters a lot for an intern.
Explain what an API is and give an example of one you have called or built.
What they are checking: Basic understanding of APIs, since the role contributes to API and component integration.
Your code works on your machine but a test fails in the build. Walk me through what you would check.
What they are checking: Debugging habits and willingness to investigate before asking for help.
What does it mean to you for code to be secure, scalable and reliable at your current level?
What they are checking: Awareness of quality beyond just making it work, matched to an intern's experience.
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