Dust Software Engineer Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 8 questions · ~75 min

Determine whether a Drw test label reads identically forward and backward using two pointers.

Linked List ReversalEasy

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Reverse a singly linked list in-place using iterative pointer manipulation.

RecursionLinked ListsArrays

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Discuss Complexity of Two SumEasy

Explain the time and space complexity of solving Two Sum with a hash table versus brute force.

ArraysSearchingSorting

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Execution6 questions · ~57 min

Choose Monolith or MicroservicesMedium

Evaluate the execution trade-offs between monoliths and microservices and explain how you would choose the right approach.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope Management

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Balance Speed, Quality, and ScopeMedium

Describe how you handled a tough trade-off between shipping fast, maintaining quality, and reducing scope.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope Management

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Data Storage in High TrafficMedium

Assesses data modeling, consistency, and scalability considerations for production systems.

Trade-offsSuccess CriteriaRisk Assessment

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Behavioral & Leadership13 questions · ~123 min

Structuring an Ambiguous New ProblemEasy

Tests how you break down ambiguous problems, prioritize next steps, and take ownership using data and structured thinking.

CommunicationOwnershipDealing With Ambiguity

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