How do you give and receive feedback?
NetflixSoftware Engineer · Onsite
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This question evaluates a software engineer's interpersonal competencies, specifically the ability to give and receive constructive feedback, demonstrate emotional intelligence, take ownership, and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Behavioral questions about feedback:
- Tell me about a time you had to give constructive feedback to a teammate or cross-functional partner (e.g., PM, DS, designer) when something wasn’t going well.
- What was the situation?
- How did you deliver the feedback?
- What was the outcome?
- Tell me about a time you received critical feedback.
- How did you respond?
- What did you change afterward?
Assume the interviewer will probe for specificity, ownership, and impact.
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