Linux Systems Engineer Interview Questions

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I focused too much on the odd method of mounting two directories, which prevented me from seeing another issue that the tester had tossed in. Don't get hung up trying to figure out some weird thing they've done to manufacture the test bed. Focus on the service that they are looking to see you fix.
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Linux Systems Engineer

Interviewed at Palantir Technologies

3.7
Apr 15, 2013

I focused too much on the odd method of mounting two directories, which prevented me from seeing another issue that the tester had tossed in. Don't get hung up trying to figure out some weird thing they've done to manufacture the test bed. Focus on the service that they are looking to see you fix.

I was asked why I wanted to work for NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab. I answered because I thought it was a cool place with many interesting projects/missions. Who wouldn't want to work at NASA. Space exploration is fascinating.
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Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Interviewed at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

3.9
Jan 12, 2015

I was asked why I wanted to work for NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab. I answered because I thought it was a cool place with many interesting projects/missions. Who wouldn't want to work at NASA. Space exploration is fascinating.

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