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Glints Software Engineer Interview Questions

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

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CodingStart here. 9 questions · ~75 min
Synchronous vs Asynchronous ProgrammingEasy

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

RecursionQueueStringsGlints
Analyze Time and Space ComplexityMedium

Tests your ability to reason about algorithm efficiency and resource usage.

space complexitytime complexityGlints
Testable and Scalable CodeMedium

Tests engineering practices that support maintainability, growth, and reliable delivery.

code qualityscalabilityTestingGlints
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System Design12 questions · ~100 min
Design URL Shortening or NotificationsHard

Tests system design fundamentals across scalability, reliability, and API/service boundaries.

system designnotification systemGlints
Data Consistency in Distributed SystemsHard

Tests distributed systems knowledge, consistency models, and failure handling.

distributed systemsscalabilitydata consistencyGlints
Database Schema for High-Traffic Job BoardHard

Tests data modeling skills for high read/write workloads and query efficiency.

database designGlints
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Behavioral & Leadership17 questions · ~141 min
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More topics2 questions · ~17 min
Relational vs Non-Relational Trade-offsMedium

Tests data modeling judgment based on consistency, scalability, and access patterns.

relational databasesdatabase designGlints
Slow Query Under High LoadMedium

Tests performance diagnosis, indexing/query tuning, and mitigation strategies.

Performance Tuningdatabase optimizationGlints
Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
Top 5% Users by EngagementMedium
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Use a CTE and window function to identify The's top 5% of users by engagement score for the last quarter.

sqluser engagementThe
SQL Sort QueryEasy
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Sort Thales Ground Master radar readings by signal strength in ascending order, placing unknown values last.

SortingsqlThales
Second Attempt Score Per UserEasy
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Use ROW_NUMBER to return each student's second score on a specified Khan Academy exercise.

Data Analysissqluser engagementKhan Academy
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