Types of Behavioral Interviews

When interviewing for a senior or staff software engineering or engineering management role, you can expect to undergo a series of behavioral interviews.

These typically fall into two categories:

• Collaboration and teamwork interviews

• Leadership interviews

Collaboration and teamwork behavioral interviews

Collaboration behavioral interviews are a specific type of job interview designed to evaluate a candidate’s ability to work effectively in a team setting. These interviews are relevant to software engineers at all levels, including individual contributors and engineering managers.

During the interview, the interviewer will ask questions aimed at uncovering the candidate’s past collaborative experiences with team members and cross-functional partners. This may include questions related to how the candidate communicated, resolved conflicts, and contributed to achieving a common goal.