The complete guide with system design exercises and evaluation rubrics
Software Architect Interview Questions
Software architects design the technical foundation that entire organizations build upon. Interviewing for this role requires evaluating system design skills, technical breadth, and leadership ability.
This guide provides 13 in-depth questions organized into 5 categories. Each includes detailed answers, code examples, and evaluation rubrics.
13 Questions
System Design
Evaluation Rubrics
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System Design
4 questionsArchitecture Patterns
3 questionsSecurity & Reliability
2 questionsLeadership & Communication
2 questionsTake-Home Assignments
2 questionsWatch architects design systems in real-time
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For senior roles, watching candidates work through problems in real-time reveals more than any whiteboard session.
- Collaborate on system design diagrams and code
- Observe how they break down complex problems
- See communication style under pressure
- Assess technical depth with follow-up questions
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