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Requirements found
Python Agile
What this posting asks for
Level: Not stated — The posting does not state a level or years of experience.
Main responsibilities
- Develop and implement core software features for the Form Now print-on-demand service.
- Architect and build the next generation of factory software, including our custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Create robust backend code using Python/Django, and user-facing frontend code with Next.js and React.js.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with factory operators, product managers, and leadership to define and deliver new features and integrations.
- Maintain and improve our existing codebase, ensuring reliability and scalability in a production environment.
- Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.
Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Technical skill Core
In the posting: “You'll design and build the software powering our Form Now website and production line, solve complex technical problems, and play a key role in launching a …” · “Develop and implement core software features for the Form Now print-on-demand service.” · “Architect and build the next generation of factory software, including our custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES).”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off. - Ownership and accountability Core
In the posting: “Take full ownership of your projects, from initial scoping and development to testing, implementation, and ongoing support.” · “You work autonomously, moving quickly from idea to implementation, and aren’t afraid to experiment, iterate, and refine solutions based on what you learn.” · “You enjoy taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to completion.”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it. - Adaptability and learning Core
In the posting: “You are an entrepreneurial and flexible problem-solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced, agile development environment.” · “Curious what it’s like to build software at Formlabs? Get a closer look in this short interview with senior leader Max King.” · “Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted. - Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “Collaborate cross-functionally with factory operators, product managers, and leadership to define and deliver new features and integrations.” · “You possess strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled. - Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “You are an entrepreneurial and flexible problem-solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced, agile development environment.” · “Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “Experience with 3D models, processing, or analysis.” · “Familiarity with data engineering and dashboarding tools.”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it. - Problem solving Supporting
In the posting: “You'll design and build the software powering our Form Now website and production line, solve complex technical problems, and play a key role in launching a …”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix. - Leadership and mentoring Supporting
In the posting: “Collaborate cross-functionally with factory operators, product managers, and leadership to define and deliver new features and integrations.”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them. - Customer focus Supporting
In the posting: “Join a small, scrappy team driving Form Now , our new print-on-demand service that brings professional 3D printing to customers faster and more affordably th…”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company. - Attention to detail and quality Supporting
In the posting: “Take full ownership of your projects, from initial scoping and development to testing, implementation, and ongoing support.”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used. - Stakeholder management Supporting
In the posting: “You possess strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
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Practice questions
- Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
- If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
- Built from this posting (8):
- Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
- Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
- Describe a time your plans changed suddenly. How did you adjust? From this posting
- Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
- How have you used python in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
- Tell me about a problem you solved using agile. From this posting
- Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
- Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
- This posting reads as Software engineering: its questions come first.
- Walk me through a feature you built from start to finish. What tools and languages did you use? Software engineering
- Tell me about the hardest bug you have tracked down. How did you find the cause? Software engineering
- Describe a technical design decision you made and the trade-off behind it. Software engineering
- Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate in a code review. Software engineering
- Production is down and you are the first engineer to notice. What do you do in the first 30 minutes? Software engineering
- How do you decide what to test before you ship a change? Software engineering
- Tell me about a time you helped a less experienced engineer get unstuck. Software engineering
- Your estimate for a feature turns out to be badly wrong halfway through. What do you do? Software engineering
- Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
- Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
- Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
- Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
- Describe a process you improved.
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
- Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
- Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
- What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
- What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
- You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
- Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
- A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
- How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
- Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
- You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
- Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
- How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
- Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
- How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
- Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
- Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
- A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
- How do you keep your pipeline organised?
- Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
- You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
- Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.

