I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at SAIC
Interview
Very relaxed, friendly interviewers. Most external hires are brought into interviews from recommendations from existing staff.
First out reach was a recruiter who did most of the interface and was the face of salary negotiations. Had multiple calls with two tiers of VPs prior to receiving an offer letter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you looking to leave your current employer?
Straightforward. Asked about my resume and technical questions based off of my experiences. A few behavioral questions about how I work in a team. Was a panel of interviewers. Overall interview was about 30 minutes.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at SAIC (El Segundo, CA) in Jan 2024
Interview
Discussion of ongoing projects within school, coupled with discussion about relevant classes taken that aligns with the description of the role. Reviewers then began to ask specific questions on familiarity with certain skills and processes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had a difficult team member and how did you lead your team to success.