Questions that have appeared at randstad for an engineering (Case Study) interview.

1. System Design

Question: Describe how you would design a system for a global e-commerce company that needs to handle high traffic and ensure low latency.

Question: How would you design a data pipeline for a business that needs to process large amounts of data in real time?

Question: Imagine you need to design a system for a company that needs to host and stream video content. What elements would you consider and why?

2. Problem Solving

Question: If you were given a project where the requirements were not clear, how would you approach it to get a better understanding?

Question: Describe a time when you had to solve a complex problem. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?

Question: How would you handle a situation where a project you are working on is not meeting its milestones?

3. Project Management

Question: Describe a situation where you had to manage a challenging project. What strategies did you use to keep it on track?

Question: How do you manage and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision that affected a project's timeline or outcomes?

4. Teamwork and Leadership

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to work with a difficult team member. How did you handle the situation?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to lead a team through a challenging phase of a project.

Question: How do you handle feedback and criticism from team members? Can you give an example?