Interview Scorecard Template for Software Engineer
Free downloadable scorecard template to standardize your Software Engineer interview evaluations and make data-driven hiring decisions.
Software Engineer Interview Scorecard
Candidate Name:
Interview Date:
Interviewer:
Position:Software Engineer
Technical Skills
Weight: 40%Coding ability
Problem-solving
System design
Code quality
Technical knowledge
Category Score:___ / 25
Communication
Weight: 20%Clarity of explanation
Active listening
Question handling
Documentation skills
Category Score:___ / 20
Problem Solving
Weight: 20%Approach to problems
Debugging skills
Optimization thinking
Trade-off analysis
Category Score:___ / 20
Cultural Fit
Weight: 20%Team collaboration
Learning mindset
Ownership
Alignment with values
Category Score:___ / 20
Overall Assessment
How to Use This Scorecard
- Fill in candidate and interview details at the top
- Rate each criterion on a scale of 1-5 (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)
- Calculate category scores by averaging criterion scores within each category
- Apply category weights to calculate overall weighted score
- Document specific examples and observations in the strengths/concerns sections
- Make a final recommendation based on the overall assessment
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