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Brandwatch Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Brandwatch Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 3 questions · ~25 min
Walk Through Code LogicMedium

Assesses your ability to communicate code structure and reasoning clearly.

project walkthroughBBrandwatch
Java OOP for Scalable ModulesMedium

Evaluates how you use Java OOP principles to build maintainable, scalable components.

javascalabilityoopBBrandwatch
Design Patterns in Your Last ProjectMedium

Tests your ability to apply design patterns and justify architectural choices.

project experiencedesign patternsBBrandwatch
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Security & Infrastructure4 questions · ~33 min
Favorite Text Editor and WhyEasy

Assesses practical tooling preferences and your ability to explain tradeoffs.

preferencesBBrandwatch
Troubleshoot a Misbehaving Web ServerMedium

Tests your systematic approach to diagnosing web server issues and applying fixes.

TroubleshootingBBrandwatch
Web Server Troubleshooting and Linux BasicsMedium

Assesses your troubleshooting approach and foundational Linux competence.

linuxTroubleshootingBBrandwatch
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Behavioral & Leadership4 questions · ~33 min
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More topics2 questions · ~17 min
Home Assignment With Must-HavesMedium

Evaluates how you plan, scope, and deliver a feature set under constraints.

Project ManagementBBrandwatch
Optimize a Slow QueryHard

Evaluates your ability to diagnose and improve database query performance.

performancequery optimizationBBrandwatch

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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
7-Day Rolling Active UsersMedium
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Compute daily active users and a 7-day rolling average using a CTE, distinct counts, and window functions.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRunning TotalsMetaSpotifyMeta IT
Optimizing Poorly Performing SQLHard
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Optimize a PostgreSQL reporting query by reducing scanned rows, preserving unmatched records, and selecting the latest related review efficiently.

database optimizationlarge datasetsperformancePPriority Technology Holdings, LLCZillowOne
Optimize SQL QueriesMedium
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Optimize a PostgreSQL aggregation query by filtering early, reducing rows before joins, and returning qualifying active customers.

database optimizationperformanceindexesSofteamSSoftware Medical InformaticsGlassdoor
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