Staff Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
Process
A recruiter emailed me to explore an interview. Subsequently, I was invited to a phone screening interview.
I was asked to implement an LFU (Least Frequently Used) similar data structure. I had never implemented one before, though I have experience with LRU (Least Recently Used).
It was very difficult for me to come up with an appropriate solution on the spot.
Questions
An LFU-like question was asked, which was very difficult for me to solve.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the LinkedIn Staff Software Engineer role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
LinkedIn's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for LinkedIn's Staff Software Engineer interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
LinkedIn Work Experiences
- 1.0Previously good, currently hot garbageStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesOctober 20, 2025Pros: Pay and benefits are good.Cons: Leadership is rudderless, feckless, and cowardly.
- 3.0It used to be a good companyStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesSeptember 27, 2025Pros: It used to be a good company with a good culture and work-life balance.Cons: Culture is getting bad. More politics. More pressure. More layoffs.
- 1.0No respect for talentsStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: Good medical benefits and perks.Cons: Constant layoffs, even for good performers. No refreshers, even for high performers and those promoted. Just VPs promoting themselves.
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