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I am sharing my interview experience to help others. Due to a signed NDA, I cannot share the exact questions, but I will provide as much detail as possible.

Years of Experience: 7.5 Preparation Time: 1.5 months Previous Company: Another FAANG company

Initial Contact: I contacted a recruiter on LinkedIn. A phone screen was scheduled three weeks later.

Phone Screen: I was asked two medium-difficulty questions. I was able to thoroughly explain both solutions within 30 minutes. Feedback: The recruiter said my performance was quite strong.

Onsite Interview: Scheduled two weeks later.

Coding Round 1: Two medium-difficulty questions were asked. The first was similar in pattern to , which I solved quickly. The second was a , and I explained multiple approaches (with code for one), followed by a discussion of the pros and cons of each approach.

Coding Round 2: Two medium-difficulty questions were asked. I solved both with ease.

Behavioral Round: This round was conducted by a manager who asked complex questions. I tried to answer as naturally as possible.

System Design Round: I prepared extensively for this round. The question was from frequently asked system design topics. I focused on the database, conflict resolution, and solving common use cases, going beyond the typical approach. I was proactive in explaining both common and less obvious aspects.

Preparation: I started with Alex Xu's resources. Once comfortable, I selectively read DDIA. SDFC and Jordan's resources were also helpful. I also completed several mock interviews to get comfortable with the format.

Hiring Committee Result: The recruiter informed me that the hiring committee's decision was to hire me.