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Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineer Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 11 questions · ~110 min
Valid ParenthesesEasy
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Determine whether brackets are correctly matched and nested using a stack in O(n) time.

Data StructuresAlgorithmsedge casesCarnegie Mellon University
Merge Two Sorted Linked ListsEasy
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Merge two sorted singly linked lists into one sorted list by relinking existing nodes.

RecursionLinked ListsSortingCarnegie Mellon University
Linked List ReversalEasy
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Reverse a singly linked list in-place using iterative pointer manipulation.

RecursionLinked ListsArraysCarnegie Mellon University
Object-Oriented vs Functional ProgrammingEasy

Compare object-oriented and functional programming in terms of state, abstraction, side effects, and design tradeoffs.

LanguagestechnicalProgrammingCarnegie Mellon University
Binary Tree vs Red-Black TreeMedium

Assesses understanding of tree data structures and balancing properties.

Data StructuresCarnegie Mellon University
Graph Path Between NodesMedium

Evaluates your approach to graph traversal and path finding.

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Behavioral & Leadership20 questions · ~199 min
Balancing Speed and MaintainabilityEasy

Tests how you prioritize short-term delivery against long-term code health, and whether you lead with clear trade-offs and ownership.

LeadershipOwnershipPrioritizationCarnegie Mellon University
Leading a Complex Debugging EffortHard

Tests ownership and communication while debugging a complex software issue under ambiguity and stakeholder pressure.

CommunicationOwnershipDealing With AmbiguityCarnegie Mellon University
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