Interviewing for the SRE 'Site Reliability Engineer' role in 2021 (some things to expect)

This is a freestyle response to a question that I received in the comments of a prior video. What are some of the things you need to be aware of while interviewing for a Site Reliability Engineer SRE role in 2021?

These are my random thoughts from a small to medium size organization perspective.

If you have any questions or suggestions please don't hesitate to post them and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Standing desk and chair are from Autonomous:

[mpchenette]

Great content man! Really cool to hear a viewpoint from the small and medium shop world. Can't wait to explore your channel!

[MFTGShane]

I have been a software developer for 5 years before i switched to SRE for the past 2 years. Professionally I have coded in Java and Ruby/Rails. Now in SRE predominately Python. I still try to dive into code when in firefight mode. Spot on with the languages.

[barryholmes]

I am getting ready to interview now for 2 open SRE roles. I watched this video as I am trying to see how I can optimize a junior role into what should be not be one.
Here are my suggestions for what to highlight (I know the role is varied in nearly every organization).
However, most rely heavily on metrics which are usually derived using prometheus query language.
DevOps + CICD understanding/Experience is huge
Kubernetes experience also important (could use labs and courses to replace experience for junior role)
Bash or Python (both a plus)
Some past operational experience preferred. Can substitute with demonstation of strong rapid problem solving potential.
Communications and written skills are also important (focus on soft skills)
Working with development teams can be a soft dance ;)

[mycricketpassion]

Over the last 6 months I had 7 interviews as Devops engineer but still no luck getting My contract was ended due to the Covid situation budget cut.
My question is how to deal with interviews when hiring managers asking you do everything from Cloud Administration, Coding, System Administration, Kubernetes SME .. Unfortunately in toronto market is little slow or may be I am out of luck or not being able to convince the managers

[zealtypedcode]

SELF TAUGHT here do I need to learn full stack web development I mean like learning frameworks like nodejs django before learning devops/sre tools cloud etc??

[YeetYeetYe]

I have nothing to add other than that is a really beautiful beard bro.

[masumtube]

Thanks a lot for the video. I am trying to pursue my career as a SRE, i have an experience in Development and Operations in Production Support. Has been in many interviews for SRE position but as you said every interview was different. Still trying👍

[lufyfroo]

perfect! sigue subiendo videos y orientandonos a los SRE JUNIORS ..gracias saludos desde spain

[davidleal]

man, i feel the interviews are all over the place, some ask very tool specific, some ask more generic, etc

[S_Kane]

8:33 as an infrastructure engineer, it’s frustrating to view many job descriptions that require knowledge of a programming language.

[motolaoshin]

Nice video, the audio cold be louder.

[vl]

Make ASMR videos, your voice is relaxing!!! Good content 👌