Software Engineer Co-Op Interview Experience - United States
January 3, 2024
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Process
There were four interviews, one of which was an 8-hour project. The interviewers would watch you work with your team over Zoom and grade your participation.
Afterward, they scored you against the other teams.
Questions
To explain the company goals.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Dell Software Engineer Co-Op role in United States.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Dell's interview process for their Software Engineer Co-Op roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Dell's Software Engineer Co-Op interview process in United States.
Dell Work Experiences
5.0
Software Engineer at EMC-Dell. Co-ops are treated as full-time employees
Software Engineer Co-Op • Former Employee
Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States
February 22, 2017
Pros: 1. Responsibility and ownership of the task/project/ POC.
2. I was given the opportunity to work on different aspects of SW development.
3. Intern events.
Cons: Commute was the issue. No convenient shuttle service to Boston.
5.0
Good, cultured work environment
Senior Systems Development Engineer • Current Employee
Ben, United States
April 20, 2021
Pros: Good technology learnings, work environment, and new opportunities.
Cons: Compensation and promotions have to be improved.
1.0
No Future Her
Senior Principal Engineer • Former Employee
Hollywood, California, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: Decent mid-manager, good people.
Cons: The company is being plundered and not investing in itself. There is a constant layoff culture. Senior leadership is out of touch. They changed employment terms without negotiating.
- 5.0Software Engineer at EMC-Dell. Co-ops are treated as full-time employeesSoftware Engineer Co-Op • Former EmployeeHopkinton, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 22, 2017Pros: 1. Responsibility and ownership of the task/project/ POC. 2. I was given the opportunity to work on different aspects of SW development. 3. Intern events.Cons: Commute was the issue. No convenient shuttle service to Boston.
- 5.0Good, cultured work environmentSenior Systems Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBen, United StatesApril 20, 2021Pros: Good technology learnings, work environment, and new opportunities.Cons: Compensation and promotions have to be improved.
- 1.0No Future HerSenior Principal Engineer • Former EmployeeHollywood, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: Decent mid-manager, good people.Cons: The company is being plundered and not investing in itself. There is a constant layoff culture. Senior leadership is out of touch. They changed employment terms without negotiating.
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