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Zest AI Software Engineer Interview Questions

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

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CodingStart here. 15 questions · ~140 min
Unique Elements from a ListEasy
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Remove duplicates from a list using a hash set while preserving first-seen order.

Hash TablesArraysStringsZest AI
Maximum Subarray SumEasy
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Compute the largest sum of any contiguous subarray using Kadane's algorithm in O(n) time.

Dynamic ProgrammingArraysGreedyZest AI
Stack vs Queue DifferencesEasy

Compare stack and queue behavior, access order, operations, and common use cases in linear data structures.

StackQueueArraysZest AI
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Execution8 questions · ~75 min
Explain REST vs SOAP ClearlyEasy

Explain RESTful APIs and SOAP clearly, focusing on practical differences that matter for delivery and integration decisions.

Trade-offsScope ManagementZest AI
Mitigating User Data CompromiseHard

Tests incident response planning, containment, communication, and recovery practices.

Rollback PlanLaunch PlanningRisk AssessmentZest AI
Microservices and TradeoffsMedium

Tests understanding of microservices architecture, benefits, and operational considerations.

InfrastructureTrade-offsScope ManagementZest AI
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Behavioral & Leadership9 questions · ~84 min
Leading an Unowned Technical ProblemMedium

Tests initiative and ownership in ambiguous situations, including how you create clarity, align others, and deliver measurable results.

initiativeLeadershipProject ManagementZest AI
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More topics1 question · ~9 min
Optimize Database Query PerformanceMedium

Tests your ability to diagnose and improve SQL query performance using indexing, query plans, and execution strategies.

indexingJoinsAggregationsZest AI
Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
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