Kubicast #165 - Passing the SRE Interview (Part 2)

You know that interview question that seems simple but completely freezes you?

In the second part of episode 165 of Kubicast, we continue our conversation with Bernardo Donadio, Senior SRE at Getup, and dive straight into technical interviews for DevOps and SRE — the kind that make your camera shake.

No fluff, we talk about what is really evaluated in these conversations and how you can prepare yourself so you don't draw a blank when a "explain to me what happens when..." comes up.

Problems faced

• Broad and open-ended questions that destabilize insecure candidates.

• Freezing when dealing with live troubleshooting scenarios.

• Lack of preparation regarding the company's tech stack and context.

• Generic, superficial answers, or ones based solely on "guesswork."

• Difficulty in showing that you know how to learn — and that you know how to admit "I don't know."

This episode makes it clear that technical interviews are not about having all the answers — but about showing how you think, communicate, and solve problems. The interviewer is not testing your memory, but your ability to navigate the unknown with clarity and maturity.

If you freeze up with questions like "how would you solve...?", or if you've never thought that the tone of your answer might carry more weight than the content, this episode is for you.

Also listen to Part 1, which covers how to behave during interviews.

🎧 Also listen to Kubicast on Spotify, and share it with that friend of yours who is looking for an SRE position!

Presented by João Brito, your favorite host (@juniorjbn)