Fastenal Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview questions
based on 4 ratings - Updated Nov 28, 2025
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Software Development Engineer (SDE) applicants have rated the interview process at Fastenal with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at Fastenal as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Presentation: 33%
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Basic dsa and oops questions were asked. 1 coding questions in technical interview. In hr round, basic hr questions were asked like my long term goals, why i want to join, etc.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Fastenal (Rānchī) in Aug 2025
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Applying & Initial Screening
Application stage
You usually apply online through Fastenal’s website, which asks for your email to send a custom application link. From there, HR at their headquarters reviews your details to see if your qualifications match—a process that may take up to two weeks.
**Phone screening (if you're an external candidate)**
If they’re interested, you’ll be invited to a brief phone interview—often just 5 minutes long—where you can call in during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CST).
Candidates say questions here are simple but direct—things like:
“Why Fastenal?”
“How did you hear about us?”
“Why are you a good fit?”
There are 3 round of interviews. First is Coding Round consists of 3 medium level question and MCQS. Second is Technical Round in which core subjects and DSA is asked. And third is HR Round