Cracking Google’s Software Engineer Interview: Solving Two Sum & Linked List Challenges

Google | Software Engineer | Interview Experience

Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified

Interview Process

The interview process began with an online assessment (OA) that included coding questions, followed by a technical interview focusing on data structures and algorithms. After that, there was a behavioral interview where I was asked questions about my experiences and scenarios I have faced in team settings. Overall, it was a lengthy but insightful interview where I could demonstrate both technical skills and interpersonal abilities. I received positive feedback about my coding and problem-solving process, which left me optimistic about moving to the next round.

Technical Questions

  1. Two Sum Problem (Array, Hash Table) - Given an array of integers, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to a specific target.
  2. Reverse a Linked List (Linked List) - Given a linked list, reverse it and return the new head.

Tips & Insights

Prepare for behavioral questions by reflecting on past team experiences and challenges. Focus on demonstrating your problem-solving process during technical questions.