Junior Cloud Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (FAANG-Standard)
Cloud Engineer
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
FAANG companies typically conduct 5-7 interview rounds for Junior Cloud Engineer positions, spanning technical depth, practical problem-solving, architecture thinking, and behavioral fit. The process is designed to assess cloud platform expertise, infrastructure design thinking, hands-on technical skills, DevOps fundamentals, and cultural alignment. Expect a mix of technical screens, practical scenarios, and behavioral assessments over 4-6 weeks of preparation.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Screen 1 - Cloud Fundamentals & Core Concepts
45 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Screen 2 - Cloud Platforms Deep Dive & Practical Scenarios
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Technical Screen 3 - Infrastructure as Code & Automation
50 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Architecture & System Design - Cloud Infrastructure
50 min6 focus topicssystem design
6
Behavioral & Cultural Fit
45 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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