Upstart | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
The interview consisted of multiple coding problems presented on a platform. The candidate faced a tight time constraint, especially with the final question which was lengthy and complex. The candidate managed to solve the first three problems, but encountered difficulties with the last one, which involved handling multiple anagrams. The platform also prompted the candidate to explain their logic during the interview.
Technical Questions
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Filter List Strings (String Processing, Filtering)
- Given a list of strings and a string, filter the list to include only those strings that contain at least one letter from the given string.
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Replace Periods with Exclamations (String Processing, Regular Expression)
- Replace each period in a string with an exclamation mark, ensuring that multiple consecutive exclamation marks are replaced with a single exclamation mark.
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Deciphering Messages (Dictionary, Decoding)
- Use two hashmaps to decode messages efficiently.
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Find Anagrams (Permutations, Anagrams)
- Identify anagrams from a list, outputting the one that matches the initial letter of the original string if multiple anagrams exist.
Tips & Insights
- Time management is crucial; the candidate felt pressed for time, particularly with longer questions.
- It’s important to read the problem statement thoroughly before starting to code, as understanding the requirements can save time during implementation.