Intuit's software engineering process commonly starts with a timed coding test of about 90 minutes, reported on Glider or HackerRank, and later includes a craft demonstration: a small build you complete and then present to a panel. The two need different preparation. This page covers what the Intuit online assessment is, its format and timings, how it is scored, the rules to know before you start, how to prepare and a practice plan.
What the Intuit online assessment is
Intuit's own pages do not describe an online assessment, so this page reflects guides and candidate reports from 2025 and 2026. Reports describe two or three easy to medium coding problems on a screen-recorded platform, and some describe multiple-choice, SQL or Bash questions as well. The craft demonstration sits in the final round, which guides describe as a virtual onsite with set-up and solo build time, the demo itself, an assessors interview that follows up on your demo, a team member interview and a manager interview.
For problem types, see Intuit coding interview questions.
Format and timings
| Part | What it involves | Time and questions |
|---|---|---|
| Coding test | Two or three easy to medium problems; some reports add SQL, Bash or multiple choice | Commonly reported: about 90 minutes |
| Craft demonstration | Implement two or three small user stories in a provided repo, or build a small feature such as fetching and displaying API data, then present it | Some guides report the repo arriving 3 to 5 days before; others describe about 90 minutes of build time on the day |
| Assessors interview | Follow-up questions on your craft demo and design choices | Part of the final round |
Total: about 90 minutes for the coding test, as commonly reported, plus the craft demonstration later.
How it is scored
- Coding problems are auto-graded on test cases.
- In the craft demo, panels judge working code, design choices and how you explain trade-offs.
- Not every candidate gets an online assessment; check your recruiter email.
Rules to know before you start
- Coding tests are reported as screen-recorded.
- Ask your recruiter whether your craft demo uses a provided case or your own project, because it varies by group.
- Outside help is not allowed in the coding test.
How to prepare
- Practice two or three medium problems in 90 minutes, and try the Glider interface if your invitation names it.
- For the craft demo, set up your development environment and test your tools before the day.
- Build a small app that calls an API and displays the data, then explain it out loud in ten minutes.
- Expect interruptions and questions about edge cases during the demo.
A practice plan
- Day 1: read the platform's candidate guide and try its practice environment.
- Days 2 to 4: two timed problems a day in your test language, writing your own edge-case tests.
- Day 5: one full mock under the real time limit.
- Day 6: review mistakes and the input and output rules.
- Day 7: take the test in one sitting with a stable connection.
Related guides: what an online assessment is, the HackerRank assessment guide, Intuit coding interview questions.
On the day, and the mistakes to avoid
- Check the platform, the allowed languages and the time limit in the invitation.
- Try the practice environment or tutorial so the editor and run buttons are not new.
- Use a reliable computer on a stable connection, with other apps and tabs closed.
- Read every problem before starting, and do the quickest ones first.
- Write and run your own edge-case tests before submitting.
- Keep a few minutes at the end to check output formats and resubmit if needed.
Mistakes that cost candidates:
- Writing an elegant solution that fails large hidden tests because of its complexity.
- Mismatched output formats: extra spaces, prompts or debug prints.
- Spending most of the time on one hard problem while easier points go unclaimed.
- Pasting code you did not write, which integrity settings can flag.
- Not reading the input limits, so a solution that works on samples times out.
What happens after the Intuit online assessment
If you pass, the next stage is usually a technical interview, and some interviewers ask about your assessment solution. Be ready to explain your approach and its complexity out loud, and prepare two or three behavioral stories for the conversations that follow. For the next stage, see software engineer behavioral answers.
Where CoPilot Interview fits
Online assessments are tests you take on your own: outside help is not allowed, and proctoring settings can flag other apps, tab switches or a second voice. Practice beforehand instead. CoPilot Interview is an AI interview assistant; its free AI mock interview prepares you for the interviews that follow the assessment, with questions built from your résumé and the job description and each spoken answer scored out of ten. The free plan gives 15 minutes a day of live help in sessions of up to 15 minutes, with AI mock interviews included. Read the invitation carefully and follow your employer's rules.
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Frequently asked questions
What platform does Intuit use for its OA?
Guides and reports name Glider and HackerRank. Your invitation will say.
What is the Intuit craft demo?
A small build you complete, from a provided repo or prompt, and then present to a panel, who ask about your code and design choices. An assessors interview follows up on it.
How long is the Intuit coding test?
Commonly reported as about 90 minutes.
Does everyone take the Intuit OA?
Not always. Treat it as likely but confirm with your recruiter.
Can I use AI tools during the Intuit online assessment?
No, unless the instructions explicitly allow it. Assessments are meant to be taken on your own, and proctoring settings can flag other apps, tab switches or pasted code. Use AI tools to practice beforehand, and follow your employer's rules.
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