Cracking the Linked List Challenge: My Snapchat Software Engineer Interview

snapchat | Software Engineer | Interview Experience

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

Interview Process

The interview involved a coding question focused on linked lists. The interviewer presented a problem where the candidate was required to merge two linked lists by alternating their elements. The candidate felt there was some miscommunication regarding the problem description, but ultimately found the task manageable. After presenting the question, the interviewer did not provide further clarification, prompting the candidate to ask questions and provide examples to demonstrate understanding.

Technical Questions

  • Linked List: Merge two linked lists by alternating their elements.
    Example:
    Input: 1->2->3, a->b->c
    Output: 1->a->2->b->3->c

Tips & Insights

  • Be prepared to ask clarifying questions if the problem statement is unclear.
  • Practice explaining your thought process and solutions, as it may help in situations where the interviewer does not provide enough guidance.