Questions that have appeared at databricks for an engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to work closely with someone whose personality or work style was very different from yours? How did you handle it?

Question: Can you share an instance where you had a disagreement with a team member? How did you resolve it?

Question: Share an experience where you had to step up and take a leadership role within your team. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

2. Problem-solving Skills

Question: Can you describe a time when you faced a significant problem at work and how you solved it?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to solve a problem without all the necessary information at hand. How did you approach it and what was the outcome?

Question: Tell us about a time when you took a unique or creative approach to solve a technical problem.

3. Adaptability

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to a significant change at work?

Question: How have you handled a situation where a project or task was not going as planned, and you had to change tactics midway?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to learn a new technology or tool for a project. How did you go about it and how long did it take?

4. Communication Skills

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to explain a complex technical concept to a non-technical person? How did you ensure they understood?

Question: How do you handle giving and receiving feedback? Can you share an example from your previous experiences?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to persuade or influence others on your team to see things from your perspective. How did you approach it and what was the outcome?