Embedded Developer Interview Preparation Guide - Mid Level (FAANG Standards)
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
FAANG companies conduct comprehensive interview processes for mid-level embedded developers consisting of 6-7 interview rounds over 4-8 weeks. The process typically begins with a recruiter screen to assess background and motivation, followed by 3-4 technical rounds that progressively increase in complexity, covering coding fundamentals, embedded systems deep dives, system design, and performance optimization. A behavioral interview assesses teamwork and leadership qualities expected at the mid-level, and finally a bar raiser or hiring manager round provides a comprehensive final assessment. For embedded developer roles, companies emphasize low-level programming proficiency, hardware-software integration understanding, real-time systems knowledge, and the ability to optimize code for constrained environments.