meta | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
The interview focused on a classic software design problem involving nearby places. The candidate was given latitude and longitude coordinates and asked to return a list of places through an API. The discussion included how to expand on the algorithm and related topics. The candidate noted a discrepancy in their role, as they were interviewing for a software engineer position in product, while the discussion seemed to lean towards infrastructure.
Technical Questions
- Spatial Query: Given latitude and longitude, return a list of nearby places.
Tips & Insights
The candidate expressed uncertainty about the focus of the interview, suggesting it may have been more aligned with infrastructure rather than product.