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NYU (New York University) Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a NYU (New York University) Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 12 questions · ~111 min
Longest Common Prefix in StringsEasy
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Find the longest shared starting substring across an array of strings using prefix shrinking.

ArraysStringsNYU (New York University)
Linked List ReversalEasy
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Reverse a singly linked list in-place using iterative pointer manipulation.

RecursionLinked ListsArraysNYU (New York University)
Language Proficiency and Applied ImpactEasy

Explain which programming languages you know best, why, and how you used them to deliver maintainable and performant software.

Hash TablesStringsSortingNYU (New York University)
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Execution7 questions · ~65 min
Escalate and Contain Critical BugEasy

Describe how you handled a critical bug by assessing risk, aligning stakeholders, defining severity, and driving containment to resolution.

Success CriteriaRisk AssessmentQualityNYU (New York University)
Recover a Slipping ProjectMedium

Explain how you would diagnose and recover a project that is falling behind schedule without losing stakeholder trust.

Success CriteriaRoadmappingRisk AssessmentNYU (New York University)
Gathering RequirementsMedium

Tests requirements discovery, stakeholder communication, and clarity of scope.

RoadmappingRisk AssessmentScope ManagementNYU (New York University)
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Behavioral & Leadership20 questions · ~185 min
Improving Code Review QualityEasy

Tests how a candidate uses code reviews to raise quality through feedback, ownership, and clear communication.

CommunicationLeadershipOwnershipNYU (New York University)
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More topics1 question · ~9 min
Endpoint Security ExperienceMedium

Assesses your practical knowledge of endpoint security concepts, tooling, and operational experience.

endpoint securityNYU (New York University)
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