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

1. Teamwork

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

Question: Share an experience where you had to coordinate with other teams or departments to deliver a project?

Question: Can you tell us about a time when your team faced a significant obstacle and how you overcame it?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Describe a challenging problem you faced in your previous role and how did you solve it?

Question: Can you explain a situation where you had to come up with a creative solution to a problem?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to make a difficult decision that required careful thought and consideration?

3. Adaptability

Question: How do you adapt when you are working on a project and the requirements change suddenly?

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to learn a new tool or technology to complete a project?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to quickly switch your focus from one project to another?

4. Communication

Question: Can you provide an example of a time when you had to explain a complex technical issue to a non-technical person?

Question: How do you handle communication in a remote working environment?

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to persuade your team to do something they were reluctant to do?

5. Initiative and Motivation

Question: Give us an example of a project where you took the initiative to get things moving?

Question: What steps do you take to stay motivated and meet deadlines when working on a long-term project?

Question: Can you describe a time when you went above and beyond your job role to get the job done?