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Updated Apr 11, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Senior Software Engineer at Ansaldo STS USA
Posted Apr 11, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in Pittsburgh, PA (took 2 days)
I had an introductory phone screen that mainly focused on my process experience and a few minor technical questions. One day after the phone screen I was invited for an onsite interview.
The onsite interview consisted of two panel type interviews with two engineers in each panel. The first of the two interviews was all technical. This interview was mostly C++ trivia and a little about Object Oriented design.
The second panel had both an engineer and someone that was more of a manager. We talked more about process and there were a few behavioral interview questions mixed in. The engineer could not help himself from asking more C++ trivia type questions. Again, I answered all the C++ questions correctly.
I would say that this interview is fairly easy from a technical standpoint. All one would have to do is to study the typical C++ trivia questions and you would do fairly well. They did not even ask for any code to be written on a whiteboard.
I did get a bad vibe about the place. It is a cube farm with a factory type mentality. Also my interviewers indicated that there had been a large amount of turnover recently.
They also seem to use outdated technology - Motif for there GUI.
I was required to provide them with an application and detailed salary history. After a few days, I was given a job offer that was $9,000 below my current salary and far below the local market. If you have some decent skill, I would not waste my time with these guys. They are looking for the lowest cost provider.
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Reason for Declining
The salary offer was for $9,000 less than I was currently making and HR would not negotiate.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Project Engineer at Ansaldo STS USA
Posted Jan 10, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA (took 1+ week)
Lots of technical questions and background questions. 3 groups of 2 engineers in each review. 1 on 1 with department manager. Tour of labs and parts of building.
Reason for Declining
The benefit package was very expensive. Salary was less than another offer from a different company
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Senior Telecommunications Engineer at Ansaldo STS USA
Posted Nov 1, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA (took 5 days)
identified via a recruiter, pre-screening phone interview with them, basic questions.
a day or two later, a group phone interview with asts ~1 hour, basic interview questions mostly technical v. experience.
a day or two later, a face to face with two different groups with the above same questions.
a day or two later, offer discussion went through the recruiter and an agreement was in place by the end of a week's time.
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Negotiation Details
awkward with the recruiter in that i wanted more but they indicated it wouldnt be an option because they new how much my manager made because they placed him, too.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Technician at Ansaldo STS USA
Posted Mar 18, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in Pittsburgh, PA (took 5 weeks)
Had a phone interview which was followed up by a in person interview about a week later. After that it took them about a month to get back to me with a job offer and I had to call a few times to ask about the status. Figured I was getting blown off but then they offered a job.
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Negotiation Details
There really wasn't one because I needed a job and accepted what they offered.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Drug Test.
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Senior Engineer at Ansaldo STS USA
Posted Oct 25, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 (took a day)
A phone interview with the hiring manager and team lead was arranged through a recruiter. The phone interview consisted of some basic background questions and a few technical questions relating to the position.
A few weeks later the recruiter informed me that the position was closed. I received zero feedback from the company.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Design at Ansaldo STS USA
Posted Jun 20, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2008 (took 2 days)
Contracted HR representative (who has since moved on as her contract was not renewed) contacted me by phone. Had a one on one with her and met to discuss requirements for position. She then set up a meeting with immediate supervisor. Was later contacted again by phone and extended an offer.
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Negotiation Details
I was not able to negotiate as the job market was bleak at the time. Even though my experience in the industry is vast and varied, I had to accept a pay decrease from my previous job.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Engineer at Ansaldo STS USA
Posted May 12, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2008 (took a day)
Submitted application, then had one on one interview with HR, then interviewed with director of engineering. Offer was made but I desided to decline.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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