Deloitte Software Engineer candidates report three to five rounds that combine resume-driven technical questions, Java, SQL and OOP fundamentals, short coding problems, and behavioral or manager conversations.
$115K
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$138K
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Candidates describe the Deloitte Software Engineer interview as less about hard algorithms and more about whether you can explain your own work. Several say the technical conversation was driven by the projects on their resume: the module they owned, the tech stack, the architecture, the challenges, and why they made certain choices.
The fundamentals mentioned most often are Java, OOP and SQL. A few accounts also mention AWS, Spring, JavaScript or React, HTML, and Python basics. One candidate faced SQL first, then Core Java, and had to write the same logic with and without a functional approach. Coding questions are usually described as short and easy to medium, such as reversing a string, an array problem, or one LeetCode-style task where the interviewer watches how you reason aloud. One candidate was asked to walk through their online assessment solution before a live problem.
Behavioral and fit questions run alongside the technical work. Reports mention why Deloitte, long-term goals, communication, leadership, a conflict the candidate resolved, and a lost-laptop scenario. One candidate received a case study live from a lead, along with a question about moving into consulting.
Reported round counts range from three to five. One candidate described three interviews over about three weeks before the role was canceled. Outcomes are mixed, with some offers alongside no-offer results, a rejection, and silence after a technical round. To prepare, be ready to defend every line of your resume, practice Java, SQL and OOP explanations out loud, and keep a few concise STAR stories ready.
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Candidates report starting with an online assessment or a recruiter or HR conversation. Assessment content varies. One describes math, grammar, logical reasoning and simple coding questions. Another heard of Java, database, React and JavaScript multiple-choice items, and a third mentions a behavioral multiple-choice test. One candidate was later asked to explain their submitted assessment solution, so keep your reasoning clear.
Candidates typically describe a technical round built around the resume: project modules, tech stack, architecture, and challenges. Questions reportedly cover Java, OOP and SQL, and sometimes AWS, JavaScript, HTML or Python basics. One candidate had to write the same logic with and without a functional approach. Expect to explain your reasoning aloud.
Several candidates report a brief coding component, usually easy to medium, such as reversing a string, an array question, or one LeetCode-style task. Accounts suggest interviewers care about clear step-by-step thinking and speed more than advanced algorithms, though experiences differ by team and interviewer.
Some candidates describe a manager round covering their CV, what success means to them, and how they handled challenges. One reports a case study handed over live by a lead, plus a question about moving into consulting. This stage varies by team, so prepare structured examples and be ready to think on the spot.
Candidates report a closing HR or manager conversation. Topics include why Deloitte, long-term goals, location flexibility, and salary discussion. One candidate heard of a very short partner round in another track, so the exact final stage may vary.
