NVIDIA OA Questions 2024: What Candidates Actually Saw

Last updated: June 2026

6+ NVIDIA online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2024. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.

NVIDIA OA Format in 2024

Platform: HackerRank Duration: 75 to 105 minutes

NVIDIA administers its online assessment through HackerRank. Candidates report 2 to 3 coding problems with a strong emphasis on bit manipulation, low-level optimization, and occasionally CUDA-adjacent numerical problems. The problems reflect NVIDIA's hardware and parallel computing domain: expect questions around integer representation, bitwise operations, and efficient array processing. Some roles include a short multiple-choice section on C++ or computer architecture fundamentals.

NVIDIA OA Topic Patterns

NVIDIA OA topics cluster around bit manipulation (bit counting, XOR, masking), arrays and sliding windows, and graph traversal. System design and dynamic programming appear in later interview rounds rather than the OA. The HackerRank environment supports C, C++, Python, and Java.

Real NVIDIA OA Questions from 2024

NVIDIA OA questions

algorithms leetcode

What will be the output of the above C program when compiled on a 64-bit machine? Question1 #include \u2039stdio.h> #include < stdlib.h\u203A #define IDK(a) ((char)(&a+1))-((char )&a) 2 typedef struct XYZ { char b; void* a; } xyz; int main() { xyz...

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NVIDIA system se intern OA

easy coding other leetcode

The role was system software enginner intern 6M . The OA was on hackerrank with neg marking. Duration ;60 minutes 29 total question 15 analytical - considering time they were bit hard 12 cs...

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Nvidia Interview Experience for System Software Engineer Internship(On-Campus)

easy arrays gfg

Round 1: TestThe test was conducted on the HackerRank platform and lasted for 50 minutes. It comprised multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on aptitude, math, and C programmin...

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Nvidia Interview Experience for Software Engineer

hard linked list gfg

I applied to Nvidia through their job portal after discovering a job opening via a LinkedIn post. I followed the link provided and, within a few days, received a test link...

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NVIDIA Internship Bay area

hard algorithms leetcode

International Student doing my masters in CS No Assessment direct interview call. 1st Round: Introduction and resume 2 LC questions Group Anagrams asked specifically to do in c++. Variation of group anagrams...

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Nvidia SDE Intern || OnCampus Interview Question Experience || 2024 || 6 Months Internship

hard algorithms leetcode

I have applied to Nvidia through on-campus in February 2024. There will be a total of 3 rounds where 1 is the OA round and 2 technical interview rounds. Round 1:...

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Topic Breakdown (2024 OA)

Topics reported by candidates who took the NVIDIA OA in 2024:

algorithms (3) linked list (1) arrays (1)

Difficulty Breakdown (2024 OA)

3

hard

2

easy

Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.

How to Prepare for the NVIDIA OA

NVIDIA OA preparation should prioritize bit manipulation patterns: counting set bits, power-of-two checks, XOR tricks, and bitwise shifting. Practice HackerRank under timed conditions since the platform's UI differs from LeetCode. Review C++ if you plan to use it, as NVIDIA engineers frequently submit in C++ and the test cases may include edge cases designed for integer overflow. Sliding window and two-pointer array problems also appear consistently across multiple hiring cycles.

The NVIDIA OA is a timed, auto-graded coding test. Preparation is different from interview prep: you need to optimize for both correctness and speed, since partial credit requires passing test cases, not just showing reasoning.

  • The assessment runs on HackerRank, with a 75 to 105 minutes window. Familiarize yourself with the platform's editor and I/O format before test day.
  • Practice timed sessions. Set a timer for 35 to 45 minutes per problem and simulate the real constraint.
  • Topic emphasis: see the Topic Patterns section above for NVIDIA-specific prep signals.
  • Read the problem constraints carefully before writing code. The constraints often reveal the expected time complexity and algorithm type.
  • Use the LeakCode database to review NVIDIA OA questions from actual candidates. Pattern recognition across multiple sightings is a stronger prep signal than any single mock problem.
  • If the OA includes a work simulation section, practice under realistic conditions. This section tests judgment and values alignment, not coding ability.

FAQ

What does the NVIDIA OA look like in 2024?

NVIDIA administers its online assessment through HackerRank. Candidates report 2 to 3 coding problems with a strong emphasis on bit manipulation, low-level optimization, and occasionally CUDA-adjacent numerical problems. The problems reflect NVIDIA's hardware and parallel computing domain: expect questions around integer representation, bitwise operations, and efficient array processing. Some roles include a short multiple-choice section on C++ or computer architecture fundamentals.

How long is the NVIDIA OA?

The NVIDIA OA runs 75 to 105 minutes on HackerRank. Exact timing for your role may vary. Check your invitation email for the specific window allocated.

What platform does NVIDIA use for the OA?

NVIDIA uses HackerRank for its online assessment. The platform supports multiple languages including Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript. Your invitation email will include the access link and any platform-specific instructions.

Are these real NVIDIA OA questions?

Yes. All questions in the LeakCode database come from candidate reports on 1Point3Acres, Blind, Glassdoor, Reddit, and LeetCode. They are not AI-generated. Each question links to its source where available.

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