Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Interview - Microsoft
- Is there a typical loop rounds for SREs in Microsoft? - What to expect in the coding rounds? Is it more of leetcode problems? - How's the SRE culture, is it a mere support role? - Finally, what the salary range and level can be expected? JD says Sr. SRE. I can tackle linux internals, system design, kubernetes, infra/network and other DevOps/Security verticals. But not a leetcoder, can write scripts/tools, but more of practical problems (ex: custom prometheus exporter, file parser, infra management etc.,) but would flunk the leetcode type of questions. So, please help with the interview process or type of questions to prepare. Location: Hyd, India YOE: 10 TC: 75L (cash:60, esop:15) Note: To avoid doxing, cannot reveal the current company name, it's a startup. #Microsoft
I am SRE EM. There are so many SREs team for lots of products offerings so I can not comment for everyone but I will let you know what I know in context of my team. 1. Should be 2 SRE and one SWE if you do all okay in these rounds 2. Yes but more than that. Design , scaling, test cases etc too 3. Not for our team. We have some state of the art platform solutions being built out. There always be live site support in some teams so expect to have on call. 4. Can not answer this for obvious reasons but you will be offered some competitive salary. Finance is important but looking at current TC , start focsuing on opportunities of growth at this stage of your career. You should be fine of you haven't faked in your resume as a lot will be based on your personal experience . Beat of luck.
Thanks for the crisp note, its helpful, appreciate it! On #4, I'm a TLM now, previously a Staff SRE in a mid-size data platform company. I do a lot of technical contribution in my current role. Hence asked the question on the levelling part, if I'm gonna get a typical Sr.SRE(if all goes well), may not gonna accept.
I understand but I can't answer that. I would suggest focus on the role and opportunities. Money will flow lsooner or later. Good luck.
Hey OP, Can you share your interview experience ? Specially about the programming round.
I am 1 yoe and i know stuff like exporters , python solution, some server less and stuff . i think i am on the same path as you. Can I DM for guidance?
Sorry bro, I'm accessing through a friend's account, since my company is not registered in the US. There's a group "School of SRE" in linkedin, you can post there. I or someone will comment there.
Yes i know about it , i will post it there