Academy Software Engineer Interview Experience - Portugal
Process
The process is very soft, with multiple people involved from inside the company, based in Germany and Portugal.
You will have three phases of interviews.
I think it is well done, but it takes too long to obtain feedback.
Questions
Introduction about myself.
Nothing too technical.
On the second interview, they ask more specific questions. For example, if you know what is OLAP vs. OLTP.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Siemens Academy Software Engineer role in Portugal.
Success Rate
Siemens's interview process for their Academy Software Engineer roles in Portugal is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Siemens's Academy Software Engineer interview process in Portugal.
Siemens Work Experiences
- 4.0Good to startData Engineer • Former EmployeePorto, Oporto, PortugalNovember 24, 2025Pros: A lot of flexibility, good and helpful teammates, an international mindset, and a focus on learning.Cons: Slow, as bigger companies often are, not very transparent.
- 2.0Good to show yourself to other companiesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAveiro, PortugalOctober 24, 2025Pros: Home Office Work-Life Balance People are friendly No pressureCons: You don't have the opportunity to grow, so pay attention to the first contract and how much you are going to make.
- 4.0Is it worth it?AI/ML Engineer • Former EmployeeLisbon, Lisbon District, PortugalOctober 5, 2025Pros: 1. Near-perfect work-life balance. 2. Nice workspace and office. 3. Experienced teammates. 4. Competitive salary for the local market.Cons: 1. No full remote; must stay in Portugal. 2. Bureaucracy. 3. Pressure to write patents. 4. Not a competitive salary for the global market.
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