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MathWorks·Software Engineer·Online Assessment (OA)·Intermediate

Intermediate
Jul 2026

Summary

Video interview for a Software Engineer role at MathWorks, two questions about motivation and fit with a tight time limit and the option to re-record. Pretty standard stuff but the format felt a bit clinical.

Questions Asked (2)

Q1

Why do you want to work at EDG (MathWorks)?

Adaptability & Ambiguity
Author's notes

Four minutes total, two attempts.

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Suggested Approach

Connect your personal motivation to MathWorks' mission and products, emphasizing how the Engineering Development Group (EDG) offers a unique blend of technical growth, customer impact, and cross-functional collaboration. Show that you understand EDG's role as a rotational program that builds versatile engineers, and align it with your long-term career goals.

Pro tip: Mention specific MathWorks technologies (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink) and how EDG's rotational nature appeals to your adaptability—this demonstrates genuine interest and cultural fit.

1. Express enthusiasm for MathWorks' mission

Start by stating why MathWorks' core mission—empowering engineers and scientists—resonates with you personally or professionally.

2. Highlight EDG's unique structure

Explain how EDG's rotational assignments and focus on technical support and development align with your desire for varied experiences and skill diversification.

3. Connect to your skills and goals

Link your background in software engineering and adaptability to the demands of EDG, showing how you can contribute and grow.

4. Emphasize customer impact and collaboration

Discuss how EDG's customer-facing role and cross-team collaboration appeal to your interest in solving real-world problems.

5. Conclude with long-term vision

Summarize how EDG fits into your career trajectory, expressing a desire to grow into a technical leader or specialist within MathWorks.

Key Points to Mention

  • MathWorks' mission and impact in engineering and science
  • EDG's rotational program and its focus on technical and professional development
  • Opportunities to work with MATLAB and Simulink, and their applications
  • The blend of customer interaction and software development in EDG
  • Your adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies
  • Alignment with MathWorks' culture of collaboration and continuous learning

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Q2

What makes you a good fit for this role? Give specific examples from past work that show relevant skills and impact.

Stakeholder ManagementCross-functional Alignment
Author's notes

This is where the time pressure actually stings.

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Suggested Approach

Start by briefly stating your overall fit, then use 2-3 specific examples from past work that demonstrate relevant skills and measurable impact, especially in stakeholder management and cross-functional alignment. Connect each example back to the role and MathWorks' collaborative environment.

Pro tip: Quantify your impact and highlight how you navigated competing priorities or aligned diverse teams, as MathWorks values engineers who can influence without authority and deliver customer-focused solutions.

1. Open with a clear thesis

State concisely why you are a strong fit, summarizing your key strengths and how they align with the role's requirements.

2. Select 2-3 impactful examples

Choose examples that showcase technical skills, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring they are recent and relevant.

3. Structure each example with STAR

For each example, describe the Situation, Task, Action, and Result, emphasizing your specific contributions and the outcome.

4. Highlight cross-functional alignment

In your examples, explicitly mention how you worked with different teams (e.g., product, QA, design) to achieve a common goal.

5. Connect back to MathWorks

Tie each example to the role and MathWorks' culture, showing how your experience will translate to success in this position.

Key Points to Mention

  • Specific technical skills (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, C++, Python) and their application in past projects
  • Experience managing stakeholders with competing priorities and driving consensus
  • Cross-functional collaboration with teams such as product management, QA, and design
  • Quantifiable impact (e.g., reduced latency by 30%, increased team velocity by 20%)
  • Adaptability to new technologies and domains, showing quick learning
  • Alignment with MathWorks' values: collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement

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