Questions that have appeared at Pinterest for an engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to work with others to achieve a common goal? How did you contribute?

Question: How do you handle disagreements in a team setting?

Question: Can you share an example of a project where you had to coordinate with different teams? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

2. Problem-Solving

Question: Can you tell us about a time when you had to troubleshoot a technical issue?

Question: Describe a complex problem you have encountered in the past and how you went about solving it.

Question: Have you ever had to make a critical decision with limited information? How did you handle it?

3. Leadership

Question: Can you share an example of when you took the lead on a project?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to motivate your team. How did you inspire them?

Question: Have you ever had to manage a member of your team who was not performing well? How did you handle the situation?

4. Adaptability

Question: How do you adapt when a project does not go as planned?

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to quickly learn a new technology or tool for a project?

Question: Have you ever had to change your approach in the middle of a project? How did you handle it?

5. Initiative

Question: Can you share an example of when you took the initiative to improve a process or solve a problem?

Question: What is a project or initiative that you started on your own? What was the outcome?

Question: Have you ever had to push back or disagree with a decision made by your manager? How did you handle it?