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Updated 24 Feb 2025

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DevOps Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Apr 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Asked 2 questions : 1) 2Sum from leetcode and 2) Merge Sorting

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly asked on Devops and Project made by you.
  • Q2. What is ci cid pipeline?
  • Ans. 

    CI/CD pipeline is a set of automated processes for building, testing, and deploying software.

    • CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

    • It automates the process of integrating code changes, testing them, and deploying them to production

    • Common tools used in CI/CD pipelines include Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI

    • CI/CD pipelines help teams deliver software faster and with fewer errors

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is TensorFlow?
  • Ans. 

    TensorFlow is an open-source machine learning framework developed by Google for building and training neural networks.

    • TensorFlow is widely used for tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and more.

    • It allows users to create complex neural network architectures using high-level APIs.

    • TensorFlow provides tools for data visualization, model debugging, and deployment to production environments.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Any questions from your side?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Projects should be on tips and

Skills evaluated in this interview

DevOps Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Minimum number of towers required such that every house is in the range of at least one tower
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ETL Tester Interview Questions & Answers

user image rashmi sharma

posted on 21 Oct 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Python Medium level Leetcode question
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Find the optimized approach for a given code
  • Ans. 

    Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the code to optimize performance

    • Analyze the code to identify any redundant or unnecessary operations

    • Optimize data processing by using efficient algorithms and data structures

    • Consider parallel processing or multi-threading for performance improvement

    • Use profiling tools to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize them

    • Implement caching mechanisms to reduce redundant computat

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

ETL Tester Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If we have 200 staging tables, 40 dimensions tables and 20 facts table, How will you compare it with target systems
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview with the reporting manager
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round with the functional manager
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Final discussion with the HR round

Internship Trainee Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Tell about your UG project? How will you design a table for 1 tonne load and what are all the consideration needed for it? Tell the Equations you know in strength of Materials? What are manufacturing processes involved to fabricate ball bea... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Techinal 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Understanding of what we have worked and the depth at which we understand the underling technology.
  • Q2. Given a problem statement , ways we come up with technical solutions to solve it.
  • Ans. 

    Technical solutions are derived by analyzing the problem, researching existing solutions, brainstorming with team, prototyping, and testing.

    • Analyze the problem statement thoroughly to understand the requirements and constraints.

    • Research existing solutions and technologies to see if any can be leveraged or modified.

    • Brainstorm with team members to gather different perspectives and ideas.

    • Prototype the solution to quickly ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I would strongly recommend considering Calix. Its a company with a promising future, backed by innovative products and a culture that rewards contribution. Look at the full picture - growth opportunities, supportive policies , and a chance to work on impactful technologies and you will see why its a standout choice. After my time here, I can confidently say its a place where you can build a meaningful career.

Principal Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Codng question:For the given stream of integers, calculate the avg,print top 10 elements and bottom 10 elements. It was not clearly mentioned on the problem. After poking more on the problem only provided the details.
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Calix interview questions for popular designations

 Internship Trainee

 (1)

 Software Engineer

 (1)

 Staff Engineer

 (1)

 Quality Engineer

 (1)

 Staff Software Engineer

 (1)

 DevOps Intern

 (1)

 Senior QA Engineer -Software Testing

 (1)

 ETL Tester

 (1)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

The initial round consisted of in-depth coding challenges, but it may vary from candidate to candidate.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you provide an overview of your overall experience? What is the project overview of the projects you have previously worked on? What protocols and technical skills do you possess? How would you justify...
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience in test engineering, working on various projects involving testing protocols such as API testing, automation testing, and performance testing.

    • Worked on projects involving API testing, automation testing, and performance testing

    • Proficient in using testing tools such as Selenium, JMeter, and Postman

    • Experience in creating test plans, test cases, and executing test scripts

    • Familiar with Agi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Analysis of your overall technical protocols and coding expertise skills?
  • Ans. 

    I have strong technical protocols and coding expertise skills, demonstrated through experience and successful project implementations.

    • Extensive experience in developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and SQL

    • Skilled in using testing tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG

    • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues

    • Experience ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round consists of both L2/L3 testing and automation/coding skills.
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What motivates you to seek a position at Calix?
  • Ans. 

    I am motivated to seek a position at Calix because of their innovative technology, collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

    • Innovative technology: Excited to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to advancements in the field.

    • Collaborative work environment: Thrive in team settings where ideas are shared and collaboration is encouraged.

    • Opportunities for professional growth: Loo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Idea about Calix products. Salary negotiations etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview process will be long, it might take 2-3 months based on the requirements.

Test Engineer Staff Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Analysis of your overall technical protocols and coding expertise skills?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

In-depth coding challenge solving.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical expertise , protocols, overall work experiences etc.
  • Q2. Justify the expertise for the current open position.
  • Ans. 

    I have over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing complex systems, with a proven track record of successful projects.

    • Extensive experience in system design and architecture

    • Strong background in software development and coding

    • Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget

    • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall technical, projects etc.
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding and technical round.
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you want to join Calix and want to leave your previous exployer.
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Calix for new challenges and opportunities for growth, while leaving my previous employer due to limited advancement prospects.

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth

    • Limited advancement prospects at current employer

    • Excited about the innovative work culture at Calix

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Salary negotiation.

Staff Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Swap Adjacent Bit Pairs Problem Statement Given an integer N, your task is to compute the number that results from swapping each even position bit of N's binary representation with its adjacent odd bit to the right. Consider the least signi... read more
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Jobs at Calix

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Data visualization

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. BGP
  • Q2. L3VPN

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well what you have mentioned in resume.

Staff Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How will you open a file whos size is double that of RAM on your system.?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situational based questions were asked
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situational based questions were asked
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situational based questions were asked
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situational based questions were asked
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General HR discussion

Talent Acquisition Coordinator Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. how do you prioritize your tasks?
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Quality Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Souparnika Bedekar

posted on 18 Sep 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manual testing related questions

Quality Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is MSA and addition of msa version, type of msa ,what different between variable data and attibute data .why difine flase and miss rate calculate by msa .
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Jun 2023

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General job discussion
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Process over view
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Process n job experience
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Jib exp discussion
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Exp discussion on job role and match
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They promised a lot of things but things got absurd eventually. Lot of biasness and and not up to etichics n cultire they boast aboit

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be careful with your compensation and pay outs and annual hikes .
Its required to be cautious with HR India team. Your core trouble starts here

Calix Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Calix interview?
Calix interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Calix interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Calix interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Calix. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Calix expect are Python, Automation, Debugging, Linux and SQL.
What are the top questions asked in Calix interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Calix interview -

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