I was contacted by a recruiter through LinkedIn.

The first round was a straightforward behavioral interview with basic questions about my background and experience.

The second round was a technical phone screening that involved solving a LeetCode hard-level question in a typical FAANG-style format.

I was expected to first discuss the brute-force approach and then work toward an optimal solution. The code needed to be written correctly, with no bugs. The interviewer was patient and provided several helpful hints to guide me toward the correct answer.

Tell me about yourself, and why are you looking to leave your current position?