Netflix Cloud Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - Junior Level
Cloud Engineer
Netflix
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Netflix's interview process for Cloud Engineers combines technical depth with cultural assessment across multiple stages. Candidates will participate in a recruiter screening, a technical phone interview, and 4 onsite interview rounds spanning cloud infrastructure design, hands-on troubleshooting, system architecture, and behavioral evaluation. Netflix emphasizes real-world cloud scenarios, cost-performance trade-offs, and the ability to work independently within their 'Freedom & Responsibility' culture.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Interview: Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Design
50 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Interview: Infrastructure Troubleshooting & Operations
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Interview: System Design - Distributed Infrastructure at Scale
50 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Interview: Culture Fit & Netflix Values
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral