
AI Engineer Interview
This interview assesses the candidate's ability to design systems and tackle data strategy challenges. It also evaluates their communication and collaboration skills.
8 minutes
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Questions that have appeared at google for an engineering (Case Study) interview.
1. System Design
Question: How would you design a scalable system for handling billions of daily requests on Google’s search engine?
Question: Can you discuss a case where you had to scale a system you were working on and the steps you took to achieve it?
Question: How would you design a distributed system for processing large volumes of data in real-time?
2. Problem Solving
Question: Tell us about a time when you had to solve a complex engineering problem. How did you approach it?
Question: Can you explain a situation where you had to make a critical decision under time pressure?
Question: How have you handled a situation where a project you were working on failed or didn't go as planned?
3. Data Structures and Algorithms
Question: How would you design a data structure to support a specific functionality, for example, a search function in Google Docs?
Question: Can you discuss a time when you had to optimize an algorithm for better performance?
Question: Describe a situation where you used a specific data structure or algorithm to solve an engineering problem.
4. Software Development Life Cycle
Question: Can you explain an instance where you had to manage or take part in the full software development life cycle?
Question: How have you handled a situation where you had to adjust your project due to changes in project requirements?
Question: Can you discuss a situation where you had to implement a new feature in an existing system?
5. Testing and Debugging
Question: Describe a scenario where you had to diagnose and fix a difficult bug in your code.
Question: How would you approach testing a new feature in Google Maps?
Question: Can you explain a case where you had to use automated testing in a project?
About This Interview
Interview Type
PRODUCT SENSE
Difficulty Level
4/5
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