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System DesignStart here. 9 questions · ~72 min
Design a Low Latency Inference PlatformHard

Design a low latency ML inference platform for high-frequency online predictions with strict response times and evolving model features.

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Custom Hardware-Integrated OptimizationHard

Evaluates your ability to design and implement performance-critical optimizations with hardware constraints.

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Execution7 questions · ~56 min
Error Propagation and LoggingMedium

Tests observability and resilience practices across services and failure boundaries.

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Cut Cloud Costs by 50%Hard

Tests cost-performance trade-offs and prioritization of architectural changes to reduce spend.

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High-Throughput Upload Service DesignHard

Tests backend architecture decisions for concurrency, integrity, and reliability under high throughput.

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Behavioral & Leadership15 questions · ~120 min
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More topics3 questions · ~24 min
Rapid Experimentation vs Stable InfrastructureMedium

Assesses your ability to create workflows that support iteration while protecting system reliability.

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Numerical Stability VerificationMedium

Evaluates your approach to validating correctness and stability of training computations.

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Adapting Code to New ConstraintsMedium

Assesses your ability to reason about code changes under new requirements and constraints.

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