Nutanix : SRE Intern Interview Questions

Round 1: A technical quiz covering a wide range of topics like OS, virtualization, networking, Linux, and cloud. This was the initial test of foundational knowledge in multiple SRE domains.

Round 2: First Technical Interview

-The interview kicked off with an interesting question: “Your profile seems more suited for SDE; why SRE?”

-Why Linux?

-What are the advantages of Docker?

-Why is Docker lightweight?

-Can you explain the layers in the OSI model?

-Can we ping from one specific IP to another (IP given)?

-Difference between TCP and UDP, with cross-questioning on my answers

-How does an OS boot?

-Different scheduling algorithms

-What is SSH?

-What is a semaphore?

-Can you explain the Linux file structure?

Round 3:

-This round began with a question about my strongest skill among networking, Linux, or OS.

-The main task was to design a network architecture with four devices—two in a college and two in another location—connecting them with routers and switches.

-As I began designing, I faced continuous questions about my approach. This round was challenging, and I struggled with the design. I wasn’t sure about the solution and felt this might be my last round.