Senior Database Administrator Interview Preparation Guide - FAANG Standards
Database Administrator
Senior
8 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 rigorous, multi-round interviews for Senior Database Administrator positions that assess deep technical expertise, system design thinking, leadership capability, and cultural fit. The process evaluates your ability to design scalable database architectures, optimize complex systems, manage enterprise-level security and compliance, lead technical initiatives, and mentor junior team members. Expect a combination of technical depth, architectural thinking, real-world problem-solving scenarios, and behavioral assessment aligned with FAANG leadership principles.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening Call
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Core Database Architecture
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Round - Performance Tuning and Optimization
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Technical Round - Security, Backup, and Disaster Recovery
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
System Design Round - Large-Scale Database Architecture
120 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Technical Round - Advanced SQL and Query Deep Dive
90 min4 focus topicstechnical
7
Behavioral Round - Leadership and FAANG Principles
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Hiring Manager / Bar Raiser Round
90 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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