Process
I applied through a referral and was then scheduled for a call with a recruiter. They then scheduled my first-round coding interview over Zoom. The first-round interview consisted of a LeetCode medium question.
Questions
How would you implement an autocomplete method to return the first N suggestions?
Input:
- Search query
- Stored word/phrase suggestions (each with a word/phrase accompanied by a score)
- N (number of suggestions to return)
Follow-up: How would you extend this solution to optimize for memory and performance if the input is scaled up?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 110 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
- 1.0Great Benefits, Awful ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 3, 2023Pros: The benefit is pretty good overall.Cons: Awful management. Toxic culture after bill ready.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Pay OkaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHouston, Texas, United StatesMarch 12, 2024Pros: Benefits and insurance are great.Cons: Pay can be better, but it's good.
- 5.0Great company and peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 7, 2021Pros: - Inclusive culture - Good management framework - Career development processesCons: Lack of documentation on certain areas.
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