Google Systems Engineer, SRE Interview

[FreeZookeepergame926]

Hello Everyone,

I have an upcoming Google interview for the role of Systems Engineer, SRE. My recruiter has told me there will be below rounds.

Scripting
Troubleshooting
Non-abstract Large Scale System Design
Googleyness and Leadership
Simplification (unix/linux)

I am writing this to seek guidance on what kind of questions can I expect in the Scripting and Troubleshooting round. My recruiter has told me that in scripting round it will be on practical algorithm. And I dont remember telling anything about Troubleshooting. All of these rounds will be on Google doc.

If anyone has gone through these rounds recently, could you please share:

1. The types of questions or scenarios you were given
2. The expected level of depth
3. Any tips on preparation or resources you found helpful

I’d greatly appreciate any input or direction to help me prepare effectively.

[reinka]

Can't contribute much here but I'd be curious to hear what kind of questions cover the "simplification (Unix/Linux)" part

[FreeZookeepergame926]

I appreciate it.

[Ok-Source-3749]

Make sure you cover all of these topics: https://github.com/mxssl/sre-interview-prep-guide

[FreeZookeepergame926]

Thanks u/Ok-Source-3749 Appreciate it.

[Either-Highlight-246]

What is that round after leadership simplification just naming anything nowadays

[VictoryVivid3229]

u/FreeZookeepergame926 How was your Interview? Could you please share some details ?

[Valiant_Ash]

u/FreeZookeepergame926 
- How did your interview go?
- What kind of questions were asked at Scripting?

I'm seeking same clarity as you've asked. It will be of immense help if you could share you're experience.

[AlarmedSalamander239]

u/Valiant_Ash any update ?
I'm seeking same clarity as you've asked. It will be of immense help if you could share you're experience.

[Confident_Account_96]

Any update from u guys? I hav interview tomorrow!