Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at SAINS with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 89% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SAINS overall takes an average of 37 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SAINS as a Software Engineer according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 29%
Skills test: 24%
Background check: 12%
Presentation: 12%
Personality test: 12%
Phone interview: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at SAINS (Kuching, Sarawak) in Aug 2021
Interview
The 1st interview is coding sessions for 1 hour, then if shortlisted, they will arranged another interview, usually the process for 2nd interview is around 30 mins - 1 hours.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at SAINS (Kuching, Sarawak) in Nov 2025
Interview
just finished the first evaluation today. hopefully will get to proceed to the next step. they conduct 1-hour test to see whether the candidate is suitable for the position, they will just watching u do the code until the time is over
The recruitment process encompasses two sequential stages: an initial technical assessment centered on PHP, Java, and SQL proficiency, followed by a subsequent interview. Following that, they may issue a remote desktop link for anti-plagiarism measures.
During the interview , everything went smoothly and efficiently , resulting in a quick and seamless process .The interview was conducted via Zoom, which helped alleviate the nervousness typically associated with in-person meetings. The virtual format provided a comfortable and familiar environment, allowing for a more relaxed and confident interaction. The absence of physical presence minimized the pressure and allowed for a smoother flow of conversation.