Data Engineer · Phone Screen · Coding

Netflix — Data Engineer ❌ Failed

Level: Mid-Level

Round: Phone Screen · Type: Coding · Difficulty: 7/10 · Duration: 60 min · Interviewer: Unfriendly

Topics: SQL, Window Functions, Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

Location: Los Gatos, CA

Interview date: 2025-02-15

Got offer: False

Summary

I had a technical phone screen where I was expected to code efficiently. I failed because I didn't finish the questions in time.

Question 1: LeetCode-style coding question - LeetCode 901.

Question 2: Easy SQL question.

Question 3: Medium SQL question building on the first question, involving window functions and CTEs.

Details

I should have started coding immediately without hesitation. The time was very limited. For SQL questions, I need to practice writing efficient queries using window functions and CTEs.

LeetCode similar: LeetCode 901