Graduate Software Developer Interview Experience - Dublin, Ireland
Process
I was contacted on LinkedIn for a graduate software developer role.
The process consists of two interviews followed by a job offer.
The following week, I had my first interview. This was conducted via Skype call with a Dell developer from DELL India.
The week after that, I had my second interview. This was also conducted via Skype with a hiring manager from DELL India.
Questions
The first interview, I was asked about my CV and my final year project. This interview was easy enough.
The second interview, I was asked about my CV but not my project (the interviewer didn't seem to care). Then, I was asked some puzzle questions.
For example:
If you have a rope that takes 30 minutes to burn, how long would it take you to find out if 45 minutes of time have passed if you don't have a clock or anything, just two ropes?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Dell Graduate Software Developer role in Dublin, Ireland.
Success Rate
Dell's interview process for their Graduate Software Developer roles in Dublin, Ireland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Dell's Graduate Software Developer interview process in Dublin, Ireland.
Dell Work Experiences
- 5.0Good Pay, Tough Work-lifeGraduate Software Developer • Current EmployeeMay 23, 2023Pros: Good paying role for the start of a career.Cons: It's a bit tough to balance work and life.
- 1.0Poor salary, benefits, and work. Stay clearGraduate Software Developer • Former EmployeeLimerick, Limerick, IrelandJuly 9, 2017Pros: Joined a highly skilled and friendly team. Flexible time. Work from home.Cons: Unpaid weekend work Poor salary and benefits Poor quality of work No room for promotion/pay rise Poor working processes Canteen is terrible Having to pay for tea/coffee
- 4.0Good Work, But No RemoteSenior Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, County Dublin, IrelandNovember 12, 2025Pros: Good place to work in 2025Cons: Return to work mandatory. No remote culture.
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