Mastering Balanced Parentheses: My Challenging Phone Screen at Hims & Hers for Software Engineer Role

hims & hers | Software Engineer | Interview Experience

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Interview Process

The Tech Phone Screen at hims & hers consisted of multiple coding questions focused on data structures and algorithms. I was asked to solve a problem that involved checking for balanced parentheses in a string, which required a good understanding of stacks. The interviewer emphasized the importance of discussing my thought process and approach during the problem-solving session. After successfully solving the coding question, we shifted towards behavioral questions. The interviewer wanted to understand my previous experiences, how I handle failure, and what my problem-solving strategies are. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and I appreciated the interviewer’s feedback throughout the session.

Technical Questions

  1. Balanced Parentheses (Stack)

Tips & Insights

Discuss your thought process clearly during coding challenges and be prepared to share your experiences and problem-solving strategies in behavioral questions.