Questions that have appeared at atlassian for a engineering (Case Study) interview.

1. Systems Design

Question: How would you design a scalable and efficient communication system for a large, globally distributed team?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to make trade-offs between the functionality and complexity of a system you were designing?

Question: How would you approach designing a system for managing and tracking bugs and issues in a software development project?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a particularly difficult problem in a system. What steps did you take to identify and solve the problem?

Question: Can you share an example of a creative or innovative solution you came up with to solve a challenging engineering problem?

Question: How would you resolve a situation where different teams are having conflicting requirements for a shared system?

3. Project Management

Question: How would you manage a project where the requirements are constantly changing?

Question: Can you describe your approach to balancing project timelines and quality of work?

Question: Share an example of a project that did not meet its objectives. What were the causes and what did you learn from it?

4. Collaboration and Teamwork

Question: Can you describe a situation where you worked with a team to overcome a significant obstacle in a project?

Question: How do you handle conflicts in a team, especially when it comes to technical decisions?

Question: Share an experience where you had to adapt your communication style to work effectively with a team or an individual.