Systems Reliability Engineer

- Can you explain your experience with designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems and provide examples of challenges you faced?
- How do you approach root cause analysis (RCA) for system outages or performance issues?
- Describe your experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- How do you monitor the health and performance of a large-scale distributed system?
- Can you discuss your familiarity with chaos engineering, and have you implemented any chaos testing strategies?
- What are some key metrics you track to ensure system reliability and availability?
- How do you implement and manage automated recovery processes to handle system failures?
- Can you describe your experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and how you ensure their stability?
- What techniques do you use to ensure software deployments do not impact system reliability, particularly in a CI/CD pipeline?
- How do you handle and manage incident response, and what strategies do you use to minimize downtime?

- Describe a time when you identified a potential system failure before it happened. What steps did you take to prevent it?
- Can you detail a project where you implemented an innovative solution to improve system reliability?
- How do you approach troubleshooting an unknown issue in a complex system?
- Share an example of how you have used data and metrics to enhance system performance and reliability.
- What process do you follow when prioritizing multiple system problems that need urgent attention?
- Explain a time when you had to develop a novel solution to solve a critical system reliability issue under tight deadlines.
- How do you ensure that system changes do not impact reliability and availability?
- Describe a situation where you had to think creatively to overcome limited resources in improving system reliability.
- Walk me through your approach to conducting a post-mortem analysis after a system failure. How do you ensure learnings are applied to future improvements?
- Can you discuss an instance where you had to convince stakeholders to adopt an innovative tool or practice to improve system reliability?

- Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated a complex technical issue to a non-technical team member or stakeholder?
- Describe a time when you had to coordinate with a cross-functional team to resolve a systems reliability issue. How did you ensure clear and effective communication?
- How do you handle situations where team members have conflicting approaches or solutions to a problem? Can you give an example?
- Explain how you keep your team informed and aligned on ongoing reliability projects and initiatives.
- Can you describe a time when you successfully collaborated with another team or department to improve system reliability?
- How do you ensure that your ideas and suggestions are understood and appreciated by your team?
- Tell me about a project where you had to rely heavily on both written and verbal communication. What strategies did you use to balance both effectively?
- Describe an instance where you had to give constructive feedback to a team member. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?
- How do you handle communication during high-pressure situations, such as a critical system outage? Can you provide an example?
- Can you discuss a time when you had to advocate for a systems reliability improvement that was initially met with resistance? How did you build consensus and gain support?

- Can you describe a project where you were responsible for ensuring system reliability, and how you managed the resources allocated to it?
- How do you prioritize tasks and allocate resources when working on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines?
- Explain a time you had to modify project plans due to unforeseen issues. How did you manage resources to adapt to these changes?
- What strategies do you use to ensure that project timelines are met while maintaining system reliability?
- Describe your approach to balancing preventive maintenance activities with new project development.
- How do you assess and mitigate risks associated with resource constraints in a complex project?
- Can you provide an example of how you managed communication and coordination among different teams to ensure project success?
- What tools and techniques do you use to track resource utilization and project progress?
- How do you handle resource allocation when unexpected high-priority incidents occur during an ongoing project?
- Describe a time when you had to make critical decisions about resource reallocation to maintain system reliability. How did you handle stakeholder communication and expectations?

- Can you describe a situation where you had to make a decision that prioritized ethical considerations over technical expediency?
- How do you ensure that your work adheres to industry standards and compliance requirements?
- Have you ever faced a conflict between company policies and an ethical issue? How did you handle it?
- Explain how you stay updated on compliance regulations relevant to systems reliability.
- Can you provide an example of how you have addressed or reported a compliance violation in a previous role?
- What steps do you take to ensure data privacy and security in your projects?
- Describe your approach to balancing reliability and security with user accessibility.
- How do you handle pressures to compromise on compliance for the sake of meeting a deadline or technical goal?
- Have you ever spotted a potential ethical issue in system reliability processes that others overlooked? How did you address it?
- How do you cultivate a culture of ethical behavior and compliance within a technical team?

- Can you describe a time when you had to learn a new technology or tool quickly to solve a problem? How did you approach this?
- How do you stay updated with the latest trends and developments in system reliability engineering?
- Can you give an example of a recent industry change that affected your work and how you adapted to it?
- What steps do you take to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in your field?
- How do you handle situations where you need to acquire a new competency that is outside your current skill set?
- Describe a scenario where you had to change your approach to system reliability due to newly implemented company processes or guidelines.
- How do you manage your time and resources when learning or implementing something new?
- What has been the most significant technological change you've experienced in your career, and how did you adapt to it?
- Can you discuss a project where you had to integrate new methods or technologies that were unfamiliar to you? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
- How do you evaluate the effectiveness of newly adopted technologies or methodologies in your work?