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Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience

March 1, 2008
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Process

It was a very good interview process. First, I was phone screened by a couple of technical people. After a couple of days, I was called for a face-to-face and interviewed by the hirer (my would-be manager). That was more like an HR interview. Once my would-be manager was satisfied with the outcome, there was a pre-selected panel of technologists who interviewed me, asking me the basics of technology fundamentals to the architectural phases of my technical career. Once they all gave me a thumbs up, the VP and the Director had a one-on-one with me, clearing me for the position they were offering me. The last step was the interview with HR for salary and benefits negotiations.

Questions

Describe yourself.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Fidelity Investments Principal Software Engineer role.

Success Rate

35%
Pass Rate

Fidelity Investments's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.

Experience Rating

Positive45%
Neutral5%
Negative50%

Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Fidelity Investments's Principal Software Engineer interview process.

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