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Software Engineering Recruiting Timeline


Information Sessions

Throughout Fall Semester

In September and October, tech companies come on campus. They host information sessions and dinners, partner with clubs, and man booths at career fairs. Take the opportunity to explore different firms and ask questions about their work and culture.


Applications Open

Summer/Fall for Juniors and Sophomores

Tech companies recruit the heaviest August - November. For juniors seeking full-time roles at these companies, it's a good idea to start applying in August/September, especially if working with competing return offers. However, many opportunities open up and remain open through October/November. For sophomores who are seeking internships for their junior fall, recruiting can begin as early as September but generally peaks in October/November as well.


Winter for Freshmen

For first-years and also sophomores, programs targeted for underclassmen often open up in the winter.


Spring for Startups

Startups recruit all year round but generally after big-tech in the spring.


Online Coding Challenge

Candidates that pass the resume screen usually have to complete an online coding challenge. You will be given a specific time frame to complete this challenge.


Phone Screen/Campus Interview

If the coding challenge goes well, you may have an interview either on the phone or on campus. These usually involve a coding challenge with the interviewer who is in the position you are applying for.


On-Site Interview

On site interviews typically begin with a behavioral question, are followed by technical questions, and then end with questions for the interviewer. For the technical questions, be prepared to answer algorithm, whiteboarding questions. You will have several rounds of these interviews. Remember to get your interviewer’s contact information and follow up with a thank-you email!


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