Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision and how you handled it

Situation: In a group project, our team lead decided to use NoSQL for an e-commerce app without discussing alternatives. Task: I believed a relational database would be more suitable. Action: I scheduled a one-on-one, presented a comparison document, and suggested prototyping both approaches. Result: After the prototype, the team agreed relational was better. The lead appreciated my data-driven approach.

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Q: Rotate Image - Rotate an N x N matrix by 90 degrees clockwise in-place

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Q: Merge Intervals - Merge all overlapping intervals

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Q: Product of Array Except Self - Return an array where each element is the product of all other elements

Practice question for Gen Intern - Software Engineering interview focusing on Arrays.

Q: Tell me about a time when you had to work with a difficult team member

Situation: During my CS capstone project, I was paired with a teammate who rarely attended meetings and didn't complete assigned tasks on time. Task: I needed to ensure our group project stayed on track while maintaining team harmony. Action: I approached them privately to understand if they were facing personal challenges. I discovered they were struggling with the framework we chose. I offered to pair-program and created a shared study schedule. Result: Our teammate became more engaged, contributed meaningfully, and we delivered a successful application.

Remote·217 interview reviews·Medium difficulty

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Difficulty

3.3/ 5

Experience

Positive76%

Neutral15%

Negative9%

Interview Source

Applied online48%

Recruiter19%

Referral19%

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Intern - Software Engineering Interview Reviews

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Intern - Software Engineering Candidate

Oct 8, 2025 · New York, NY

✓ OfferNegativeEasy

Just one round with 2 LC hards in 45 min. It wasn't too bad at all — if you've done a lot of LC you're gonna be fine. Make sure to check off your approach with the interviewer before you begin implementing.

Interview QuestionMedium

“Rotate Image - Rotate an N x N matrix by 90 degrees clockwise in-place”

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Intern - Software Engineering Candidate

Oct 18, 2025 · Menlo Park, CA

✗ No offerPositiveAverage

CodeSignal online assessment, then one 45-minute interview. Interviewer was friendly and helpful. 2 leetcode questions then 5 minutes for any questions I had. Got my results in a few days.

Interview QuestionMedium

“Merge Intervals - Merge all overlapping intervals”

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Intern - Software Engineering Candidate

Jan 6, 2026 · Remote

✓ OfferNegativeEasy

Interview QuestionMedium

“Tell me about a time when you had to work with a difficult team member”

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Intern - Software Engineering Candidate

Mar 2, 2026 · Menlo Park, CA

✓ OfferNegativeAverage

CodeSignal online assessment, then one 45-minute interview. Interviewer was friendly and helpful. 2 leetcode questions then 5 minutes for any questions I had. Got my results in a few days.

Interview QuestionMedium

“Product of Array Except Self - Return an array where each element is the product of all other elements”

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Intern - Software Engineering Candidate

Jan 16, 2026 · New York, NY

✗ No offerPositiveAverage

Interview Question

“Word Ladder — BFS/graph traversal”

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About This Role

Focus Areas

Software DevelopmentSystem DesignBehavioral

Key Skills

Software EngineeringProblem SolvingTeamworkCommunication

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CompanyGen

LocationRemote

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How hard is it to get hired as a Intern - Software Engineering at Gen?

The interview difficulty is rated 3.3/5 by candidates. 76% report a positive experience. Focus on Software Development, System Design, Behavioral to improve your chances.

How long does the Gen Intern - Software Engineering hiring process take?

The process typically takes 2–6 weeks from application to final decision, depending on the hiring cycle and team availability.

What is the interview process like?

Most candidates go through a recruiter screen, followed by technical coding rounds, and a final interview loop. 48% of candidates applied online.

What questions are asked in a Gen Intern - Software Engineering interview?

Common topics include data structures & algorithms (arrays, trees, graphs), system design, and behavioral questions using the STAR method. Practice with our AI mock interviewer to prepare.

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