The interview process begins with a phone interview with the recruiter. During this initial stage, you will be asked basic technical questions. You will also be asked to rate your proficiency in Linux, Virtualization, Storage, and Networking on a numerical scale. It is advisable to be humble when assigning these ratings.

The second phone interview is conducted with two Site Reliability Engineers (SREs). This interview is rigorous and will cover all four technical disciplines. While you might be advised to read the "Nutanix bible" in preparation, it is more effective to focus your studies on the specific skills that will be tested.

The third interview takes place during a site visit. This includes a brief conversation with the team manager, followed by two intensive sessions with two engineers each. This stage is even more demanding than the second interview. Expect to draw diagrams, discuss hypothetical and real "never-ending outages," and although you are encouraged to admit when you don't know something, you will still be thoroughly quizzed.

My interview process concluded at this point, though you may encounter an additional two rounds. The experience felt intensely challenging. While it can be off-putting, it also provides a clear understanding of the company's expectations and the type of candidate they seek.

Try to locate the source of an issue.

Draw a Nutanix device.

Where to find processes running on a Linux server.

Describe RAID levels.