openai 60-minute coding interview prompt for software engineer
Question Details
1) Coding interview (60 minutes, CoderPad) This is live coding. The goal is to assess problem-solving, core coding fundamentals, and how you communicate as you work. Problems are usually data-structure heavy (algorithms can show up), and they’re often multi-stage, meaning requirements can evolve.
The “real-world” twist
Questions are LeetCode-inspired but less structured and more like real engineering. You may get a short code snippet or documentation up front, and sometimes you’ll need to re...
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1) Coding interview (60 minutes, CoderPad) This is live coding. The goal is to assess problem-solving, core coding fundamentals, and how you communicate as you work. Problems are usually data-structure heavy (algorithms can show up), and they’re often multi-stage, meaning requirements can evolve.
The “real-world” twist
Questions are LeetCode-inspired but less structured and more like real engineering. You may get a short code snippet or documentation up front, and sometimes you’ll need to read existing code before implementing changes. Even if something feels familiar (like “LRU cache”), it’s rarely a 1:1 match — we’re not testing memorization.
How to approach it live Best success pattern is:
● Read the prompt/code carefully
● Ask clarifying questions
● Talk through your plan before typing In general, it’s best to start with a simple, correct solution first, even if it isn’t the most optimized — then iterate as new constraints get introduced. We value steady progress, clear thinking, and strong communication.
感觉也挺general的？但是有觉得隐隐在暗示什么。。。不知道大家有什么想法