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CodingStart here. 9 questions · ~78 min
Reverse a Linked ListEasy
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Reverse a singly linked list in place using pointer manipulation.

RecursionLinked ListsPhilo
Find Two Sum IndicesEasy
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Use a hash map to find two array elements that sum to a target in O(n) time.

Hash TablesArraysSortingPhilo
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Product Sense4 questions · ~35 min
Balance User Needs and GoalsMedium

Explain how you balanced user needs with business goals in a product decision, including trade-offs and outcomes.

Feature PrioritizationUser NeedsValue PropositionPhilo
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Execution8 questions · ~70 min
Scale Consistency With Shared Design SystemMedium

Explain how you drive consistency across enterprise applications using a shared design system despite multiple teams and competing delivery pressures.

design systementerprise systemsconsistencyPhilo
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System Design19 questions · ~166 min
Architecture From ScratchHard

Evaluates your ability to design end-to-end backend architecture and justify key decisions.

system architecturetechnical depthPhilo
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Behavioral & Leadership5 questions · ~44 min
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More topics5 questions · ~44 min
Design Success Metrics FrameworkMedium

Define a practical framework for judging design success using leading, lagging, and funnel-based product metrics.

KPIsConversion RateEngagement MetricsPhilo
Real-Time Watch State ServiceHard
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Tests distributed systems design for consistency, latency, and correctness across devices.

data integrationStream ProcessingobservabilityPhilo
Database Schema for Complex RelationshipsMedium

Evaluates your modeling skills for complex relational data and query performance.

designPhilo
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