Keeptruckin Software Engineer interview typically runs 4-5 rounds: online test, HR screening, managerial round, coding round, panel interview. It takes about 1.5 months and can feel longer and somewhat random.
$145K
Avg. Base Comp
$165K
Avg. Total Comp
5
Typical Rounds
4-6 weeks
Process Length
We’ve seen a recurring mismatch in KeepTruckin interviews: candidates walk in expecting a broad software engineering loop, but the company often screens for something much more specific. One candidate only realized late in the process that the role was actually embedded software in C, with a hard no on AI work and even a design prompt around an adder. That’s a strong signal that KeepTruckin cares less about generic SWE breadth and more about whether you can operate in a systems-heavy, hardware-adjacent environment without needing the role translated for you.
Another pattern we’ve seen is that the technical bar is not about exotic algorithms, but about speed, clarity, and fit. Multiple candidates described easy-to-medium LeetCode-style problems that were straightforward on paper but still required clean execution under time pressure. At the same time, interviewers kept pulling in project discussion, databases, Selenium, and even networks, which suggests they’re checking whether you can connect code to real product constraints rather than just solve isolated puzzles. The non-obvious make-or-break here is alignment: our candidates report that the process can feel smooth until the actual scope becomes clear, and that’s where people either lean in or opt out.
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The process looked straightforward at first, but the role itself turned out to be much more specialized than I expected. I went through one coding round and then two interview rounds after that. The coding round had four LeetCode-style questions, mostly easy to medium, and I had about 75 minutes, though I’m not completely sure if it was 75 or 90. Nothing there felt wildly difficult, just a steady pace where you had to move quickly and keep your solutions clean.
The second round was more of a DSA discussion. I was asked about least common ancestors, and there were also questions about projects from my current company. The interviewer was nice, but since they weren’t from the same team, they couldn’t really explain the role in much detail. That became more obvious in the HR round. The interviewer jumped straight into the usual questions about why I wanted to switch, and when I asked for a clearer role description, I found out it was actually an embedded software role, mostly in C. I also asked whether there was any possibility of working with AI, and that was a hard no. One other thing that stood out was a design question around an adder, which made it clear this wasn’t a general software development role. In the end I basically realized the job wasn’t what I was looking for, and I wasn’t the right fit either, so I declined the offer. If you’re interviewing here, I’d definitely brush up on computer networks and be ready for embedded/C-heavy questions rather than standard software engineering prep.
Prep tip from this candidate
Brush up on embedded/C fundamentals and computer networks, since the role was not general software development. Also be ready for a simple hardware-style design question like designing an adder, in addition to standard LeetCode easy-to-medium coding rounds.
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Featured question at Keeptruckin
Given a list of locations that your trucks are stored at, return the top location for each model of truck (Mercedes or BMW).
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
The process starts with an online coding assessment. Candidates reported 4 LeetCode-style questions, mostly easy to medium, with an emphasis on solving quickly and writing clean solutions.
An HR round follows the test and focuses on motivation, background, and role fit. In one experience, the recruiter also clarified that the role was actually embedded software focused, mostly in C, which was a key surprise for the candidate.
This round includes discussion of your current projects and broader technical background. Candidates reported questions on coding, Selenium, databases, and general experience, with some role-specific probing.
A dedicated technical round covers DSA and problem solving. Reported topics included least common ancestors and other easy LeetCode-style questions, along with expectations for fast, clean implementation.
The final stage is a panel interview with four interviewers. This round appears to combine technical depth and role-specific discussion, including embedded/C-heavy questions and design-style prompts such as an adder design question.
