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SUNY Buffalo Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a SUNY Buffalo Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 8 questions · ~83 min
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 TablesArraysStringsSUNY Buffalo
Linked List ReversalEasy
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Reverse a singly linked list in-place using iterative pointer manipulation.

RecursionLinked ListsArraysSUNY Buffalo
Choosing Core Data StructuresEasy

Explain when to use arrays, hash tables, trees, and graphs in coding interview problems and the tradeoffs behind each choice.

Hash TablesArraysTreesSUNY Buffalo
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Execution4 questions · ~42 min
Design Feature for Existing ApplicationMedium

Explain how you would design a new feature in an existing application while managing scope, trade-offs, and success criteria.

Trade-offsRoadmappingScope ManagementSUNY Buffalo
Measuring Software Project SuccessMedium

Tests your ability to define measurable outcomes and align delivery with stakeholder goals.

Success CriteriaRisk AssessmentSUNY Buffalo
Optimizing Slow Application PerformanceMedium

Tests performance troubleshooting, profiling, and practical optimization strategies.

Trade-offsRisk AssessmentSUNY Buffalo
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Behavioral & Leadership9 questions · ~94 min
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More topics2 questions · ~21 min
SQL and Database ExperienceEasy

Tests your ability to design and query data reliably using SQL and databases.

JoinsAggregationsSUNY Buffalo
Process vs ThreadEasy

Tests foundational OS concepts and how concurrency is structured.

technicalprocesstechnical experienceSUNY Buffalo
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SQL and Data Tooling ProficiencyMedium
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Aggregate project usage to identify frequently used data analysis tools and compare their hours and ratings.

analytics toolsToolsJoinsLimeadeLaSalle NetworkE15 Group
Optimize a Slow SQL QueryHard
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Rewrite a slow PostgreSQL loan payment query to reduce scanned rows while preserving the required aggregated results.

database optimizationJoinsData WranglingBiz2CreditAmeripriseEEltro Cyberchrome Private
Data Integrity in AnalysesMedium
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Audit claims for missing members, invalid amounts, and payment totals that exceed billed amounts.

JoinsData Wranglingdata validationHealthfirst (New York)PhysicsXBBritvic Soft Drinks
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