Netflix Site Reliability Engineer (Junior Level) - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Netflix
Junior
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Netflix's SRE interview process is highly selective and comprehensive, designed to evaluate technical depth, systems thinking, operational excellence, and cultural fit. The process combines multiple technical rounds focusing on coding, system design, and operational scenarios with behavioral assessment. Netflix emphasizes reliability, scalability, security, and availability in their evaluation, with particular attention to your approach to problem-solving and resilience mindset. For junior-level candidates, Netflix assesses foundational knowledge, learning ability, hands-on experience, and whether you can grow into greater responsibilities with mentorship.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Coding and Scripting
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
System Design Phone Screen - Monitoring and Reliability Foundations
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Interview - Technical Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Interview - System Design and Architecture
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Interview - Behavioral and Culture Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Interview - Reverse System Design and Hands-On Experience Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
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