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Updated 9 Aug 2022

Cohesity Site Reliability Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux,windows, networking and scenario based questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Virtualization, hypervisors, perfomance
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Db's sql, exchange , sharepoint, oracle , Sap
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Management round Mix of technical and scenario based questions

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Leetcode Easy/Medium

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe how you troubleshoot a unknown error
  • Ans. 

    I systematically gather information, analyze logs, consult documentation, and test hypotheses to identify and resolve the error.

    • Gather information about the error: check logs, error messages, and user reports.

    • Consult documentation and resources related to the technology or system in question.

    • Isolate the issue by testing different components or configurations.

    • Formulate hypotheses based on gathered information and test t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe a time you responded to an urgent incident?

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly about linux and docker
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What was my day to day activities in last company and all next questions came out of it
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Same day to day activities and some additional jorgans what SRE use on daily basis
Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q5. What is your family background?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Golden rule never lie on resume and make sure u know all skills listed in resume
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Talk about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Site Reliability Engineer with a passion for automation and problem-solving.

    • Over 5 years of experience in managing and optimizing large-scale infrastructure

    • Proficient in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation

    • Strong background in monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana

    • Skilled in troubleshooting complex issues and implementing effective solutions

    • Certified in AWS and Kubernetes for clo

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Roles and responsibilities and deeper dive
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux troubleshooting
  • Q2. Problem solving skills
Round 3 - Case Study 

System design of any website

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Coding Test 

Data structure questions were asked in this interview

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions of the technologies mentioned in your resume.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Problem Solving questions were asked in this round
Round 5 - Case Study 

Improvement of your project has been asked a architect

Round 6 - mangerial round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Problem-solving questions have been asked
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Storage device and questions
  • Q2. Linux question from basic to advanced
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Leetcode Easy/Medium

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe how you troubleshoot a unknown error
  • Ans. 

    I systematically gather information, analyze logs, consult documentation, and test hypotheses to identify and resolve the error.

    • Gather information about the error: check logs, error messages, and user reports.

    • Consult documentation and resources related to the technology or system in question.

    • Isolate the issue by testing different components or configurations.

    • Formulate hypotheses based on gathered information and test t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe a time you responded to an urgent incident?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Soft link and Hard link
  • Q2. So many nitty bitty linux command questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Data structure questions were asked in this interview

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions of the technologies mentioned in your resume.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Problem Solving questions were asked in this round
Round 5 - Case Study 

Improvement of your project has been asked a architect

Round 6 - mangerial round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Problem-solving questions have been asked

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly about linux and docker
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What was my day to day activities in last company and all next questions came out of it
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Same day to day activities and some additional jorgans what SRE use on daily basis
Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q5. What is your family background?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Golden rule never lie on resume and make sure u know all skills listed in resume

Cohesity Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cohesity Site Reliability Engineer interview?
Cohesity interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cohesity interview process are Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cohesity Site Reliability Engineer 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 Cohesity. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cohesity expect are Account Management, Debugging, EMC, Linux and Networking.
What are the top questions asked in Cohesity Site Reliability Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cohesity Site Reliability Engineer interview -

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