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Updated 4 Oct 2024

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posted on 4 Oct 2024

Interview experience
1
 Bad
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I was interviewed in Sep 2024.

6 Interview Rounds

1

Technical Round (3 Questions)

  • Q1. Data structures, dynamic programming, string interleaved
  • Q2. Data structures, Longest palindromic substring
  • Q3. Data structures, simulate Write-Back Cache using two python dictionaries with dirty bit implementation and LRU flushing technique on cache full.
2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Some random questions on system concepts such as SAN/NAS storage, File system, Caching, NFS, SMB
  • Q2. Some random questions on virtualization technologies e.g.VMware Esxi, vmotion, HA, vsan etc
3

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. System design, Logging server and log searching application.
  • Q2. System Design, storage monitoring and reporting dashboard using any cloud provider AWS, GCP or Azure.
4

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. CI/CD Pipeline, Kubernetes, Dockers related questions.
  • Q2. Git commands, Got scenarios and branching strategies.
5

Analytical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Few questions to evaluate analytical skills from given report and statistical historical data. A descriptive problem statement in detail.
6

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions

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Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

I was interviewed in Oct 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

One-on-one Round (3 Questions)

  • Q1. File system implementation question
  • Q2. Implement method which returns total usage
  • Q3. A file will have special tag call container , list all the k container with max usgae
Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Tags management
Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Hard
Duration
 2-4 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Search and sort alogorithm, remove duplicate item in array and how many times its repeated

2

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Rotate array with how many times the array was rotated. testing questions. team management questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - algorithm focused. leet code would be the best source for preparation
Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

I was interviewed in Oct 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

One-on-one Round (3 Questions)

  • Q1. File system implementation question
  • Q2. Implement method which returns total usage
  • Q3. A file will have special tag call container , list all the k container with max usgae
Interview experience
4
 Good
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (4 Questions)

  • Q1. Pollyfill for .reduce & Promise
  • Q2. Two sum problem
  • Q3. Move all zero to end & design Google photos life application
  • Q4. About last project. Strength & weakness, Why I left with offer?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ServiceNow Staff Software Engineer interview:
  • Javascript
  • google photos
  • System Design
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic DS, Be prepared for Hiring manager they are quite moody. Other interviewers was friendly and helpful. HM look rude to me.
Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Tags management
Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in May 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

One-on-one Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Build a side panel
Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2023.

4 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Basic coding, normal editor, windows

2

Coding Test Round

DSA-strings (advanced)

3

Behavioral Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion about role and projects.
4

Design Test Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a key-value store.
Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Hard
Duration
 2-4 weeks
Result
 Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Search and sort alogorithm, remove duplicate item in array and how many times its repeated

2

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Rotate array with how many times the array was rotated. testing questions. team management questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - algorithm focused. leet code would be the best source for preparation

Nutanix Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Nutanix Staff Engineer interview?
Nutanix interview process usually has 6 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nutanix interview process are Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Nutanix Staff 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 Nutanix. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Nutanix expect are Python, Computer science, C++, Linux and Agile.
What are the top questions asked in Nutanix Staff Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Nutanix Staff Engineer interview -

  1. Data structures, simulate Write-Back Cache using two python dictionaries with d...read more
  2. System Design, storage monitoring and reporting dashboard using any cloud provi...read more
  3. Few questions to evaluate analytical skills from given report and statistical h...read more

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