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

1. System Architecture

Question: Can you discuss a time when you had to design a high-volume data processing system? What decisions did you make and what was the outcome?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to optimize a system's performance. What was the system, what approach did you take and what were the results?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Tell us about a complex technical problem you faced on a previous project and how you solved it.

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

3. Data Management

Question: How would you handle a situation where a large amount of data needs to be migrated without causing downtime?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to ensure the security of sensitive data. What measures did you take?

4. Project Management

Question: Can you discuss a time when you had to balance multiple projects simultaneously? How did you prioritize and manage your time?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to meet a tight deadline for a project. What steps did you take to ensure delivery on time?

5. Team Collaboration

Question: Share an experience where you had to work with a team to solve a complex engineering problem. How did you contribute to the team's success?

Question: Can you discuss a time when you had to handle a disagreement within your team? What was the situation and how did you resolve it?