Cloud Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - Mid-Level (FAANG Standards)
Cloud Engineer
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
Mid-level Cloud Engineer interviews at FAANG companies typically consist of 6-7 rounds designed to assess cloud infrastructure expertise, system design thinking, hands-on technical skills, and leadership/collaboration capabilities. The process spans 3-6 weeks and evaluates your ability to own projects end-to-end while mentoring junior team members.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
20 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Round 1: Cloud Services & Infrastructure Deep Dive
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Technical Round 2: Infrastructure as Code & Automation
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
System Design Round: Cloud Infrastructure Architecture
60 min7 focus topicssystem design
6
Behavioral & Leadership Round
45 min7 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Hiring Manager Round
40 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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