Senior QA Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - FAANG Standard
QA Engineer
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
The Senior QA Engineer interview at FAANG companies typically consists of 7 rounds over 8-12 weeks of preparation. The process evaluates technical depth in test automation and strategy, coding proficiency, system design thinking, test architecture, mentoring capability, and cultural fit through behavioral assessments. Senior-level candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in designing comprehensive testing strategies, leading testing initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and making technical decisions that impact product quality at scale.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Phone Screen
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Testing Fundamentals and Strategy
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical On-Site Round 1 - Test Automation and Frameworks
75 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Technical On-Site Round 2 - Coding and Problem-Solving
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Technical On-Site Round 3 - Test Architecture and Quality Systems Design
100 min6 focus topicssystem design
6
Behavioral and Leadership Interview
75 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Bar Raiser Round - Comprehensive Assessment
100 min6 focus topicstechnical
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