Palo Alto Networks

Tough process, 5 rounds were eliminating: * DSA, Graph questions * HLD, logging system design * Kubernetes deep dive: Cluster Autoscaler, Core DNS * CICD deep dive: GitLab CI, Argo CD Director round.

The interview will usually start with introductions and a quick overview of your background. Then it moves into technical questions on Linux, Kubernetes (including scaling with HPA/VPA), and AWS/GCP basics, sometimes with scenario-style troubleshooti

The interview process began with a phone call from HR, which was very picky and unpleasant. This was followed by a Zoom interview that included technical questions and a live Python coding challenge, all conducted under very tight timing.