FAANG-Standard Interview Preparation Guide: Cloud Architect (Mid-Level)
Cloud Architect
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
FAANG companies conduct rigorous, multi-stage interview processes for mid-level cloud architects. The typical process includes a recruiter screening call, 2-3 technical assessment rounds focused on cloud services and infrastructure, a system design round specifically for cloud architecture, a strategy/case study round for cloud migration and governance, behavioral and leadership rounds evaluating collaboration and decision-making, and a hiring manager round. This ensures comprehensive evaluation of technical depth, architectural thinking, leadership potential, and cultural fit.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening Call
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: Cloud Services Fundamentals
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: Infrastructure, DevOps, and Operations
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
System Design Round: Cloud Architecture Design
90 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
Case Study / Strategy Round: Cloud Migration and Enterprise Design
90 min5 focus topicscase study
6
Behavioral and Leadership Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Hiring Manager Round
60 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
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