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HackerRank Backend Engineer Interview Questions

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

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System DesignStart here. 8 questions · ~78 min
HackerRank System Design: Tiny URLHard

Assesses end-to-end system design with performance, caching, and data access optimization.

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Tiny URL With Entity SchemaHard

Evaluates data modeling and constraint-driven design for a URL shortening service.

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HackerRank System Design: Bus TicketsHard

Evaluates system design depth, scalability, and API and data modeling decisions.

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Coding19 questions · ~185 min
Top K Using HeapMedium

Tests your ability to implement heap-based Top K algorithms efficiently.

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Fix Small Bugs in CodebaseEasy

Tests debugging skills and validation practices in backend development.

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Stock Trades API CRUD in Node.jsMedium

Evaluates backend API implementation, routing correctness, and automated testing practices.

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More topics2 questions · ~20 min
REST API for GitHub EventsMedium

Evaluates backend API design, data modeling, and query strategy for event analytics.

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Cookies, Sessions, and JWTEasy

Tests foundational web security and authentication concepts relevant to backend engineering.

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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
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