Coupang Software Engineer interview experience

The main thing that threw me off immediately was punctuality—interviewers showed up late, and that shifted the whole flow. Once we got started, a lot of the time went to discussing their needs, timelines, and how the team was structured, so it felt more like a deep conversation than a quick grilling.

After that setup, there were still technical moments: I remember an algorithm question and a handful of design questions, but they were described as relatively easy and it didn’t feel like trickery. The time spent felt intentional, and I didn’t feel like I was being dismissed.

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