Questions that have appeared at Salesforce for an Engineering (Case Study) interview.

1. System Design

Question: Can you discuss your approach to designing a scalable and efficient data storage system for a high-volume CRM application?

Question: How would you approach the designing of a distributed system to handle real-time data synchronization across multiple geographical locations?

Question: Imagine you're tasked with designing a system for automatic email campaign management that can handle a large number of requests simultaneously. What key considerations would you have in mind?

2. Project Management

Question: Can you describe a project where you successfully applied agile methodologies to deliver on time and budget?

Question: How would you handle a situation where you're nearing a project deadline and you realize that a crucial feature is still not implemented?

Question: In your experience, what strategies have you found most effective for dealing with scope creep during the development process?

3. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Question: Can you discuss a complex project you've worked on and explain how you navigated the different stages of the SDLC?

Question: How do you ensure quality control throughout the SDLC, particularly during the testing phase?

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to make a significant change or improvement during the maintenance phase of the SDLC?

4. Problem Solving

Question: Can you share an example of a technical challenge you faced in a previous project and how you resolved it?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to make a tough decision related to the technology or architecture of a project. What factors did you consider and what was the outcome?

Question: Can you provide an example of when you used data and analytics to solve a complex problem in a previous project?