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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 weekly.

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CodingStart here. 12 questions · ~111 min
Linked List ReversalEasy
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Reverse a singly linked list in-place using iterative pointer manipulation.

RecursionLinked ListsArraysNYU (New York University)
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)
Object-Oriented vs Functional ProgrammingEasy

Compare object-oriented and functional programming in terms of state, abstraction, side effects, and design tradeoffs.

LanguagestechnicalProgrammingNYU (New York University)
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Execution7 questions · ~65 min
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)
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)
Improving Application PerformanceMedium

Tests your performance troubleshooting workflow and prioritization for improving production systems.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentScope ManagementNYU (New York University)
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Behavioral & Leadership20 questions · ~185 min
Deciding With Incomplete InformationMedium

Tests decision-making under ambiguity, ownership, and how you balance speed, risk, and data when information is incomplete.

Decision MakingOwnershipDealing With AmbiguityNYU (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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