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GEN Software Engineer Interview Questions

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

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CodingStart here. 14 questions · ~112 min
Live Coding Thought ProcessMedium
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Tests clarity of reasoning and ability to implement correctly in real time.

Problem SolvingGEN
Balance Performance and ReadabilityMedium
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Tests engineering judgment in writing efficient, maintainable code.

performanceGEN
Data Structures and AlgorithmsMedium
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Tests problem-solving ability and correct use of data structures and algorithms.

Problem SolvingData StructuresAlgorithmsGEN
Coding Round on Server SystemsMedium

Tests your ability to work across backend concepts and core data structure implementations.

Data StructuresGEN
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Behavioral & Leadership18 questions · ~144 min
Applying SOLID PrinciplesMedium
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Tests ability to apply SOLID design principles to real production codebases.

project experiencesoftware designsolid principlesGEN
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More topics3 questions · ~24 min
SQL Query for Relational DataMedium
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Tests SQL proficiency for querying and transforming relational data.

Data ManipulationdatabasesqlGEN
REST, Event-Driven, and DatabasesMedium

Evaluates your system design understanding across APIs, events, and data performance.

databasesarchitectureGEN
Find and Explain a BugMedium

Evaluates debugging skills and your ability to connect test methods to real defects.

TestingpythonGEN

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SQL Bookstore Schema PracticeEasy
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Use a CTE, joins, and distinct aggregates to calculate Meta Logistics bookstore payment metrics.

sql queriessqlpythonMeta Logistics
SQL Average Selling PriceMedium
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Calculate weighted average selling prices by product using a date-range join, aggregation, and NULL handling.

leetcodesqlCostarCostar Group
Average Vehicle Idle Time by ZoneHard
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Use joins, a CTE, and aggregations to calculate average vehicle idle minutes in a specific geographic zone.

JoinsData ManipulationsqlWaymo
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