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Handle Sudden Traffic Spikes

Goldman SachsHardExecution00:00
Goldman Sachs
Your interviewer · Engineering Manager
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Interviewer

Welcome to your interview for the Engineering Manager role at Goldman Sachs.

The question is on your right: Handle Sudden Traffic Spikes. Take a moment with it first.

Talk your thinking through with me if you like - when you're confident, submit your answer and I'll grade it like a real screen. You have three graded attempts to score 7/10 or better.

Only Submit answer is graded - discussion is free practice.

Problem

How do you ensure your system can handle a sudden 10x increase in traffic?