OpenAI Software Engineer interview experience

It turned into a graph-based challenge that closely matched a known LeetCode-style problem.

Because I’d done something very close before, I was able to solve it and pass. The round felt straightforward compared to many other technical formats, mostly because the underlying pattern was familiar.

I ended up getting an offer. What I remember most is how a single recognizable problem structure can make the difference between rushing and actually writing a correct solution.