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50 Behavioral Interview Questions
for Engineering Roles

The questions top companies use to evaluate problem-solving, collaboration, and growth mindset. Each question includes what it measures, what a strong answer looks like, and red flags to watch for.

Why Behavioral Questions Matter

Technical skills get candidates in the door.
Behavioral skills determine if they succeed.

89%of hiring failures are due to attitude and soft skills, not technical ability
2xbetter job performance prediction from structured behavioral interviews vs. unstructured conversations
#1predictor of future behavior is past behavior in similar situations

5 Dimensions Covered

The behavioral competencies that matter most

1

Problem-Solving & Technical Judgment

10 questions

2

Collaboration & Communication

10 questions

3

Growth Mindset & Learning

10 questions

4

Ownership & Accountability

10 questions

5

Adaptability & Resilience

10 questions

Section 1

Problem-Solving & Technical Judgment

How they approach ambiguity, make decisions under uncertainty, and evaluate trade-offs.

Questions 1–10

40 more questions across 4 sections:

2Collaboration & Communication
3Growth Mindset & Learning
4Ownership & Accountability
5Adaptability & Resilience

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