Mercedes-Benz Group Backend Engineer Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 4 questions · ~34 min

Explain Java GC roots, reachability, generations, and how collection reclaims unused heap memory.

Abstract Classes vs InterfacesEasy

Compare Java abstract classes and interfaces, including inheritance rules, shared behavior, and when each is the better design choice.

javaabstractionoop

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Spring Boot Lifecycle and Bean InjectionMedium

Evaluates your understanding of Spring Boot startup lifecycle and dependency injection mechanics.

spring boot

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System Design4 questions · ~34 min

Tests your hands-on microservice design and ability to apply it to real work.

Design Microservices CommunicationHard

Evaluates your approach to service discovery and reliable inter-service communication in microservices.

service discoverymicroservices

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Security and Authentication in Distributed BackendsHard

Assesses your approach to authentication, authorization, and security controls across distributed services.

authenticationSecurity

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REST API Design and VersioningMedium

Assesses REST API design judgment and versioning practices for long-lived backend systems.

api design

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Troubleshoot Production Performance BottlenecksMedium

Tests incident troubleshooting skills, diagnostic reasoning, and performance optimization under pressure.

production environmentTroubleshooting

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