google | Machine Learning Intern | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Rejected
Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
The interview consisted of two rounds. In the first round, I was asked to extract all nodes from a linked list that meet certain criteria, with a follow-up question regarding the top k elements. The second round focused on a water distribution problem where I needed to design a system to minimize the number of buckets used while ensuring all buckets have the same limited capacity and the maximum water capacity of the buckets is minimized. A follow-up question involved a scenario where a total of x + y liters of water needed to be distributed, with the first bucket required to hold x liters.
Technical Questions
- Linked List Filter (Linked List, Filter)
- Water Distribution Problem (Greedy, Sorting, Optimization)
Tips & Insights
Be prepared to solve algorithmic problems that require both understanding of data structures and optimization techniques.