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Salesforce Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Salesforce Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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CodingStart here. 15 questions · ~163 min
Trie Word Search on GridHard
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Use a trie plus DFS backtracking to find all dictionary words present in a character grid.

RecursionTreesGraphsSalesforce
LRU Cache for Fast RetrievalMedium
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Implement an LRU cache using a hash map and doubly linked list to support O(1) get and put operations.

Hash TablesSearchingSortingSalesforce
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System Design14 questions · ~152 min
Design an Elevator Dispatch SystemHard
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Design an elevator dispatch system that predicts demand, assigns cars, and adapts to changing traffic patterns in real time.

Feature StoreRetrievalModel ServingSalesforce
Distributed Logger With CooldownsMedium
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Assesses system design for idempotency, rate limiting, and distributed state management.

distributed systemsSalesforce
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SQL & Data Manipulation7 questions + 3 drills · ~106 min
Optimizing Multi-Tenant SQLHard
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Evaluates advanced SQL performance tuning and concurrency considerations in multi-tenant systems.

indexingdatabaseSalesforce
SQL Window Functions Moving AverageMedium
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Calculate a three-day moving average of active-client revenue using aggregation and SQL window functions.

Window FunctionsData AnalysissqlAAreteMITREGlassdoor
Monthly Retention CohortsHard
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Measure monthly user retention with a self-join and conditional aggregation across Bain & Company platform activity.

Self-JoinssqlBain &SASSalesforce
SQL for Retention or ConversionHard
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Calculate month-over-month Salesforce Data Cloud retention by segment using CTEs, joins, and conditional aggregation.

sqlSalesforceBetterup
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Security & Infrastructure3 questions · ~33 min
Troubleshooting an Infrastructure SolutionMedium
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Assesses diagnostic approach, observability, and systematic troubleshooting.

InfrastructureTroubleshootingSalesforce
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Execution6 questions · ~65 min
Prioritize High Priority TicketsMedium
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Assesses your triage judgment and how you manage urgency and impact.

PrioritizationSalesforce
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Behavioral & Leadership4 questions · ~44 min
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More topics1 question · ~11 min
Searchable Event LogMedium
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Evaluates data modeling and indexing strategy for searchable event data.

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