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Updated 15 Jun 2025
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A System Requirement Engineer was asked
Q. Explain the OSI model in detail.
Ans. 

The OSI model is a conceptual model that describes how data is transmitted over a network.

  • The OSI model has 7 layers: Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport, Session, Presentation, and Application.

  • Each layer has a specific function and communicates with the layers above and below it.

  • The Physical layer deals with the physical transmission of data, while the Application layer deals with user interfaces and applicat...

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A System Requirement Engineer was asked
Q. What is your driving force?
Ans. 

My driving force is to create impactful solutions that solve real-world problems.

  • I am motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact on society

  • I enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems

  • I am driven by the desire to continuously improve and innovate

  • I am passionate about technology and its potential to improve people's lives

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A Front end Developer was asked
Q. Implement a calculator class that supports chaining operations like cal.add(2).sub(3).mul(4).delay(2000).add(4).
Ans. 

Implement a calculator class with chaining methods and delay function.

  • Create a Calculator class with add, sub, mul methods that return the instance of the class.

  • Implement a delay method that uses setTimeout and returns the instance of the class.

  • Use a queue to store the operations and execute them in order after the delay.

  • Return the result of the operations when the equals method is called.

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A Front end Developer was asked
Q. Given a nested structure of checkboxes (parents > children > grandchildren, etc.), write JavaScript code such that when any checkbox is clicked, all its descendants are updated to the same value as th...
Ans. 

JavaScript code to synchronize checkbox states in a nested structure.

  • Use event delegation to handle checkbox clicks efficiently.

  • Recursively traverse the DOM to find child checkboxes.

  • Set the checked property of child checkboxes based on the parent checkbox state.

  • Example: If a parent checkbox is checked, all its children should also be checked.

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is encapsulation?
Ans. 

Encapsulation is the process of hiding implementation details and exposing only necessary information.

  • Encapsulation is achieved through access modifiers like public, private, and protected.

  • It helps in achieving data abstraction and information hiding.

  • Encapsulation provides better control over the data and prevents unauthorized access.

  • Example: A class with private variables and public methods to access them.

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are the different types of waits in Selenium?
Ans. 

There are three types of waits in Selenium: Implicit Wait, Explicit Wait, and Fluent Wait.

  • Implicit Wait: Waits for a certain amount of time before throwing an exception if the element is not found.

  • Explicit Wait: Waits for a certain condition to occur before proceeding further in the code.

  • Fluent Wait: Waits for a certain condition to occur with a defined frequency before proceeding further in the code.

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are the new features of Selenium 4?
Ans. 

Selenium 4 has new features like improved W3C support, relative locators, and better error handling.

  • Improved W3C support for better browser compatibility

  • Relative locators for easier element location

  • Better error handling with detailed error messages

  • New APIs for easier browser automation

  • Support for Chromium-based Edge browser

  • Integration with DevTools Protocol for better debugging

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A Member Technical Staff was asked
Q. Design a system to find the millionth person liking a particular comment, considering various constraints.
Ans. 

Design a system to find the millionth person liking a particular comment.

  • Use a database to store the likes for each comment

  • Implement a counter to keep track of the number of likes for each comment

  • Use a caching mechanism to improve performance

  • Consider sharding or partitioning the data for scalability

  • Implement a search algorithm to find the millionth person

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A Member Technical Staff was asked
Q. How would you debug a Dining Philosophers Problem code?
Ans. 

Debugging a code of Dining Philosopher Problem

  • Check for deadlock conditions

  • Ensure that each philosopher can only pick up two forks at a time

  • Implement a solution using semaphores or monitors

  • Consider using a timeout mechanism to prevent deadlock

  • Test the code with different scenarios to identify and fix any issues

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A Member Technical Staff was asked
Q. Link all nodes present in the same level of a BST using the next pointer.
Ans. 

The question asks to link up all nodes present in the same level of a binary search tree using the next pointer.

  • Traverse the tree level by level using a queue

  • For each level, create a linked list by connecting the nodes using the next pointer

  • Use a dummy node to keep track of the start of the linked list for each level

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Nutanix Interview Experiences

79 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Given a string made of A's and B's. Tell the max length of consecutive A's or max Consequtive B's you can get by replacing A's with B's and vice versa.
  • Q2. Given an array of amount of fuel in 3 types of tank of O2, H2 and Petrol say [4,5,6], you are allowed to use up only one of only 2 type of the fuels at each step, Telll how many minimum step will need .
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(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.
  • Ans. 

    Simulate Write-Back Cache using two python dictionaries with dirty bit and LRU flushing technique.

    • Create two dictionaries, one for cache data and one for dirty bit tracking.

    • Implement LRU flushing technique to remove least recently used data when cache is full.

    • Set dirty bit to mark data that has been modified and needs to be written back to main memory.

    • Update dirty bit when data is modified and track which data needs to...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(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
Round 3 - Technical 

(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.
  • Ans. 

    Design a cloud-based storage monitoring and reporting dashboard using AWS, GCP, or Azure.

    • Use AWS CloudWatch for monitoring storage metrics like usage and performance.

    • Implement Azure Monitor to track storage account metrics and alerts.

    • Utilize GCP's Stackdriver for logging and monitoring storage resources.

    • Create a user-friendly dashboard using tools like Grafana or Tableau.

    • Integrate alerts via SNS (AWS), Azure Alerts, or...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

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

(1 Question)

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic questions of fundamentals of cs

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

My topic was : Is cricket hampering the growth of other sports

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Networking questions
  • Q2. Linux based os questions
  • Q3. Cloud computing questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Nutanix Software Trainee Intern interview:
  • Computer Networking
  • Cloud Computing
  • Operating Systems
  • DSA
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

DBMS OS VIRTUALIZATION LINUX COMPUTER NETWORKING

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Concepts of Computer Networking like switch hub router
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain and write the commands of linux
  • Ans. 

    Linux commands are used to interact with the operating system through the command line interface.

    • Commands are case-sensitive

    • Most commands have options and arguments that can be used to customize their behavior

    • Common commands include ls (list files), cd (change directory), mkdir (make directory), rm (remove files), and more

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Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strength and Weakness

Skills evaluated in this interview

Member Technical Staff Interview Questions & Answers

user image Abhijeet Mahapatra

posted on 19 Dec 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Find the first 50 prime numbers
  • Ans. 

    Generate the first 50 prime numbers

    • Start with the first prime number, 2

    • Use a loop to check for prime numbers by dividing each number by all numbers less than it

    • Keep track of the prime numbers found until you have 50

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Based on HackerRank, 75 question in 90 mins

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why NAT is needed
  • Ans. 

    NAT is needed to allow multiple devices on a private network to share a single public IP address.

    • NAT helps conserve public IP addresses by allowing multiple devices on a private network to communicate with the internet using a single public IP address.

    • NAT provides an additional layer of security by hiding the internal IP addresses of devices on the private network from external sources.

    • NAT allows for easier management ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain about Deadlocks
  • Ans. 

    Deadlocks occur when two or more processes are waiting for each other to release resources, resulting in a standstill.

    • Deadlocks involve a circular wait, where each process is waiting for a resource held by another process.

    • Four conditions must be met for a deadlock to occur: mutual exclusion, hold and wait, no preemption, and circular wait.

    • Examples of deadlocks include a printer waiting for a computer to release a file,...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Leetcode medium question

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Transformer architecture deep dive
  • Q2. Design a QA chatbot
  • Ans. 

    A QA chatbot designed to answer questions related to quality assurance processes and best practices.

    • Implement natural language processing to understand user queries

    • Create a knowledge base of QA processes, tools, and methodologies

    • Provide accurate and relevant answers to user questions

    • Offer interactive features like quizzes or tutorials to engage users

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

The playform was on Hackerrank, 50 questions in 60 minutes

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain DNS and DHCP
  • Ans. 

    DNS is a system that translates domain names to IP addresses, while DHCP is a protocol that assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

    • DNS stands for Domain Name System and is used to translate domain names like www.example.com to IP addresses like 192.168.1.1.

    • DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.

    • DNS helps users access websites using easy-t...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sub Addressing numerical
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior System Requirement Engineer leading a team of professionals and contributing to innovative projects.

    • Leading a team of engineers

    • Contributing to innovative projects

    • Continuing professional development

    • Possibly pursuing advanced certifications or degrees

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Cloud, virtualisation etc basics
  • Q2. Computer networks, MS
  • Q3. Operating systems, linux basics
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction at first
  • Q2. Networking topics were asked
  • Q3. Linux commands etc
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. In depth networking knowledge
  • Q2. In depth OS and Linux
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Virtualisation os cn hardware cloud mcqs
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Conceptual, troubleshooting questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Conceptual and factual questions. situational problem solving.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - networking, os, hardware, cloud, virtualisation were the main topics asked throughout the process. round 1 - mcq test
round 2,3 - technical interview
round 4 - hr

they ask troubleshooting questions on os, cn, hardware.

strong conceptual clarity, communication skills and problem solving abilities will help you seal the deal.

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Nutanix Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Nutanix interview?
Nutanix interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nutanix interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Nutanix 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, Virtualization, Computer science, Linux and Product Management.
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The duration of Nutanix interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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