Netflix Senior Site Reliability Engineer Interview Preparation Guide
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Netflix
Senior
8 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Netflix's interview process for Senior Site Reliability Engineers is known for being highly selective and rigorous. The process evaluates technical depth, system design expertise, operational thinking, and cultural alignment. Candidates progress through a recruiter screening, technical phone screens, and multiple on-site rounds focusing on distributed systems, scalability, incident management, and leadership capabilities. Netflix prioritizes engineers who understand scale, availability, and security—core values reflected throughout the interview.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
2
Phone Technical Screen 1: Distributed Systems & Fundamentals
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Technical Screen 2: Automation, Infrastructure & Operational Excellence
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
On-Site Round 1: System Design - Scalable & Reliable Streaming Infrastructure
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
On-Site Round 2: System Design - Operational Readiness & Incident Management
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
On-Site Round 3: Technical Deep Dive - Netflix Infrastructure & Reliability
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
On-Site Round 4: Behavioral & Culture Fit
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
8
On-Site Round 5: Team Lead / Manager Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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