I was called about three minutes late. The interviewer was nearly unintelligible, and I knew, regardless of the outcome, that this was going to be a less than ideal interview setting.

I'd like to add my own input here after researching the question. The solution I found was working and optimal, though it took me roughly 20 minutes to solve the problem, since five to six minutes were spent trying to understand what type of English was being spoken through the phone.

The question was fair but difficult, and I missed a few boundary cases, to be sure. In retrospect, and for all those who may think of applying: bring your perfectionist game because mistakes and misinterpretations will not be tolerated, no matter who's fault it is.

In this sense, I don't believe this company was the right fit for me.

Reach land with the fewest steps in a 2D land and water array.