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You're asked to design a file sync service like Dropbox or Google Drive. A user drops a file into a folder on their laptop, and it should appear on their phone and their desktop shortly afterward.

Interview experiences

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Microsoft · 6 months ago
"What went well: The live coding and system architecture rounds went smoothly. I was able to articulate my design choices clearly, especially around API design, database strategy, and maintaining high availability for microservices. What didn’t go well: The initial behavioral portion felt slightly rushed because we spent extra time discussing specific cross-functional project dynamics from my previous roles. How does this interview compare to other interviews you've done? It was significantly more interactive. Rather than giving static answers, the interviewers actively challenged my assumptions and asked "what if" scenarios, making the evaluation feel comprehensive and realistic to day-to-day work."
Machine Learning Engineer · Entry Level / L3
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Lumos · 2 years ago
"Nice. People genuinely wanted to help. Strong focus on WLB. Hired as new grad. People are genuinely friendly and want to help."
Software Engineer
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Fuse Energy · 2 years ago
"Had a recrutier screen followed by a phone interview which was sytem design. designed the systme well but was not enough to clear the interview"
Software Engineer · Senior / L5

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