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Side Software Engineer Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 15 questions · ~135 min
Reverse a Singly Linked ListEasy
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Problem Given the head of a singly linked list, reverse the list, and return the new head node. The linked list is defined as follows: python class ListNo...

RecursionStackDynamic ProgrammingSide
Two Sum with TargetEasy
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Use a hash map to find two array elements that sum to a target in O(n) time.

Hash TablesArraysStringsSide
BFS vs DFS TraversalEasy
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Compare BFS and DFS graph traversal, including order, data structures, and when each is preferred.

RecursionQueueGraphsSide
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Execution4 questions · ~36 min
Database Schema for Real-Time NotificationsHard
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Tests data modeling for real-time, multi-channel messaging and schema design tradeoffs.

Trade-offssolution designData ModelingSide
SDLC and V-Model TestingMedium
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Evaluates your software engineering fundamentals and testing approach across SDLC models.

sdlcTestingSide
Secure REST APIs and AuthenticationMedium
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Tests API security fundamentals including authentication and secure design practices.

rest apisTechnical FluencySecuritySide
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Behavioral & Leadership19 questions · ~171 min
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More topics2 questions · ~18 min
C++ Memory ManagementMedium
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Evaluates your understanding of memory safety, ownership, and performance in C++.

memory managementc++Side
Scale Real-Time NotificationsHard
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Tests system design skills for high-throughput, multi-channel messaging in a production environment.

Cold StartFeature StoreModel ServingSide
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