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Pocket Gems Backend Engineer Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 26 questions · ~301 min
Count Unique Characters in a StringEasy
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Count the number of unique characters in a string using a hash table.

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Substring SearchHard
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Find the first occurrence of a pattern in a Pocket Gems game string using KMP matching in linear time.

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Longest PalindromeMedium
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Use center expansion to find the longest palindromic substring in a Sumo Logic log fragment.

Dynamic Programmingstring manipulationPocket Gems
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Execution6 questions · ~69 min
Search Algorithm Optimization Trade-offsMedium

Evaluates your ability to compare algorithms using time, space, and practical constraints.

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Backend Error Handling Best PracticesMedium

Tests your ability to design robust error handling, observability, and recovery.

best practiceserror handlingPocket Gems
Debugging Live Performance IssuesHard

Assesses your incident mindset, measurement strategy, and safe mitigation approach.

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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~81 min
Resolving a High-Stakes Technical ProblemEasy

Tests ownership and judgment in solving a difficult technical problem under ambiguity, including prioritization, communication, and measurable results.

OwnershipDealing With AmbiguityPocket Gems
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More topics1 question · ~12 min
Design a Survey Server Control SystemHard

Evaluates system design skills for stateful pagination and validation workflows.

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