Senior Network Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - FAANG Standard
Network Engineer
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
FAANG companies typically conduct 6-8 rounds for Senior Network Engineer positions, progressing from recruiter screening through multiple technical assessments, network architecture design evaluation, and behavioral/leadership interviews. The process emphasizes deep technical expertise in routing protocols, network security, and infrastructure design; ability to architect complex, scalable network solutions; and demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening Call
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Networking Fundamentals and Problem-Solving
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Deep Dive - Network Security and Compliance
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Technical Deep Dive - Network Architecture and Design at Scale
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Technical Round - Network Automation, Operations, and Production Excellence
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Behavioral and Leadership Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Hiring Manager Round - Role Expectations and Vision Alignment
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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