Are Google coding interviews easier for L3?

Apr 16 9 Comments

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Are coding interviews especially for new grads easier compared to L4, L5 and L6 levels at Google?

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  • Google
    Zj3u8a

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    Zj3u8a
    L5 here, I ask the same question for L3-L6. (75+ interviews).

    I give some stub code for L3’s and don’t give any for L4+.

    I leave much more ambiguity for higher levels. Certain clarifying questions asked by candidates are essentially instant strong hires since they are so rare.
    Apr 16 0
  • Amazon
    dracula🧛‍♂️

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    dracula🧛‍♂️
    L3 and L4 are more focused on coding so they’re harder. The higher you go the more, you’re judged based on system design (that doesn’t mean you can be bad at coding). IMO L4 coding interviews are more in number and harder then L3
    Apr 16 4
  • Google
    zhoustra

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    zhoustra
    Yes, the bar is lower for new grads (I interview as well L3 - L6, and hiring committee). The more industry experience, the higher the bar for L3s, we expect somewhat clean code, strong CS fundamentals and being able to use the feedback provided.

    In general, using the same question for multiple levels is discouraged since for L4+ we like to see candidates propose multiple solutions and discuss tradeoffs (so, we would use questions with multiple possible answers). L4+ code requirements are much higher (Clean, well designed, testable somehow),. and there are expectations you will ask good clarifying questions without being prompted.

    For L5+, you get away with almost nothing when it comes to your coding, structure, handling of corner cases, testability, and so on, in addition to having a design interview.
    Apr 16 1
  • Amazon
    scPd70

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    scPd70
    You’ll get the same questions as for other positions, but it might be easier to get positive feedback for L3.
    Apr 16 0