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Inflection Software Engineer Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 4 questions · ~36 min
Thread-Safe LRU Cache with TTLHard
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Implement an O(1) average-time LRU cache with per-entry expiration using a hash map, doubly linked list, and thread-safe access.

Hash TablesLinked ListsHeapInflection
Merge Sorted Data StreamsMedium

Tests proficiency with streaming/iterators and correct merging logic.

Sortingdata streamsHeapInflection
Shortest Path in Dynamic NetworksHard

Tests algorithmic thinking and ability to implement shortest-path logic under changing conditions.

Dynamic Programmingshortest pathGraphsInflection
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Behavioral & Leadership12 questions · ~108 min
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More topics5 questions · ~45 min
Deep Dive on Production SystemMedium

Tests technical depth, decision-making, and ability to explain production architecture clearly.

system architecturetechnical experienceproductionInflection
Distributed Web Crawler ArchitectureHard

Tests system design for large-scale crawling, scheduling, and rate-limit compliance.

distributed systemsInflection
Scaling Write-Heavy DatabasesHard

Tests database scaling strategies, write amplification control, and operational tradeoffs.

Trade-offsInflection
Exactly-Once Ingestion PipelineHard

Tests pipeline design for correctness guarantees, idempotency, and failure recovery.

Stream Processingdata ingestionInflection
Rate-Limited API Service DesignHard

Tests system design for availability, throttling, and safe request handling under load.

api designrate limitinghigh availabilityInflection

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