I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Booz Allen Hamilton (Union City, CA) in Sept 2025
Interview
The Booz Allen Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process typically begins with a recruiter screening, followed by technical assessments including coding, algorithms, and data structures. Candidates also face system design evaluations, behavioral interviews, and discussions on teamwork, problem-solving, security practices, and experience with mission-focused projects, emphasizing both technical skills and cultural fit. Feedback and next steps are communicated post-interview.
Technical questions asked about my resume. They asked about projects and different experiences and based the technical questions around that. Computer science topics such as data structures, algorithms, and more.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Job experience and based on that, technical questions such as what is https
Smooth, easy, they were super nice. I felt relaxed and enjoyed it.
There were two interviews after speaking with a recruiter initially. Then they followed up with a phone call.
Single practical coding exercise on test environment followed by discussion on job role and responsibilities. All remote, 2 months from application to interview, 1 week from interview to start date.
