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CodingStart here. 14 questions · ~120 min
Longest Substring Without RepeatsMedium
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Find the longest substring with all unique characters using a sliding window.

Hash TablesStringsTwo PointersCrystal Equation
Synchronous vs Asynchronous ProgrammingEasy

Explain how synchronous and asynchronous programming differ, when each is appropriate, and how async improves I/O-bound throughput.

RecursionQueueStringsCrystal Equation
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Execution6 questions · ~51 min
Scalable and Maintainable Solution ExecutionEasy

Explain how you plan for scalability and maintainability up front, including trade-offs, success criteria, and risk management.

InfrastructureTrade-offsRisk AssessmentCrystal Equation
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Pipelines7 questions · ~60 min
Real-Time Dashboard Pipeline DesignHard

Approach for building near-real-time dashboard pipelines with streaming, orchestration, and data quality controls.

Stream ProcessingSchedulingDependenciesCrystal Equation
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Product Sense3 questions · ~26 min
Approach New Feature DesignMedium

A structured approach for designing a new feature in an existing product, from user need to MVP and success criteria.

Feature PrioritizationUser NeedsUse CasesCrystal Equation
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System Design8 questions · ~69 min
Design Under Cost and Latency ConstraintsHard

Tests your tradeoff analysis and ability to meet competing performance and budget requirements.

InfrastructureFeature StoreModel ServingCrystal Equation
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Behavioral & Leadership9 questions · ~77 min
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More topics3 questions · ~26 min
Diagnose Client Engagement DropMedium

Diagnose a sharp decline in client engagement and break it down into cohorts, funnel steps, and likely business drivers.

Leading IndicatorsDiagnosisEngagement MetricsCrystal Equation
Risk Mitigation for Product LaunchHard

Tests your strategic planning and ability to manage uncertainty across technical and operational risks.

EstimationGo-to-MarketGrowth StrategyCrystal Equation
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