28 Common Ask Desktop Software Developers Interview Questions

Interviews can be a challenge. Most interviewers can sense if you are nervous, or are not prepared for the type of questions they will ask.

The key is preparing yourself with the right questions to ask during an interview.

1. What do you like best about working remotely?
2. What is the most challenging part of working remotely for you?
3. How do you keep track of your time?
4. How many hours do you typically work in a week?
5. What is your management style?
6. What are the most important things to consider when designing a software product?
7. What is your preferred programming language?
8. What types of projects have you worked on? What was your role in these projects?
9. Do you like to work in a team environment, or do you prefer to work by yourself?
10. What tools do you use for testing/deployment?
11. How do you handle bugs that are found after deployment?
12. How do you communicate with your team?
13. What's the process for making a change in the code base?
14. How do you keep up with new technologies and trends?
15. How do you know when it's time to refactor your code?
16. Tell me about your experience working in a team?
17. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
18. What is your process for determining the best approach to take when a problem arises?
19. How would you describe your style of leadership?
20. What is your experience with the open source software community?
21. What is your favorite thing about working as a desktop software developer?
22. What are some of the biggest challenges you've faced as a developer? How did you overcome them?
23. How would you define success for this role, and how will we know if we are successful?
24. What is your vision for this position? What are your goals for the next five years?
25. What are your expectations for me in this position?
26. What can we expect from you if we hire you?
27. Why should we hire you over other applicants?
28. Do you have any questions for me?