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FirstHive Software Engineer Interview Questions

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

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 1 question + 3 drills · ~38 min
Optimizing SQL Query PerformanceEasy

Explain how to improve SQL query performance using indexing, filtering, and execution plan analysis.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsFFirstHive
Optimize a Slow SQL QueryHard
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Rewrite a slow PostgreSQL loan payment query to reduce scanned rows while preserving the required aggregated results.

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Top Customers by Net SalesMedium
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Compute top 10 customers by net sales using joins and aggregations, ordering by revenue with deterministic tie-breaking.

SubqueriesJoinsData WranglingGain DigitalTCSZest AI
Monthly Campaign Performance SummaryEasy
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Aggregate January 2024 campaign data by channel using GROUP BY, filtering, and ordering by total clicks.

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Behavioral & Leadership2 questions · ~16 min
Most Challenging ProjectMedium

Tests ownership, prioritization, and leadership under ambiguity through a candidate's hardest project.

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Balance Priorities Under DeadlineMedium

Tests prioritization, time management, stakeholder communication, and ownership under deadline pressure.

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