I applied through college or university. I interviewed at NVIDIA
Interview
First，we talked about my personal project and previous experiences.
Second, we have several questions about Python Basics.
About coding part: the classic DFS question about island, which can be found in Leetcode
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
coding part: the classic DFS question about island, which can be found in Leetcode
A non technical phone interview with hiring manager
One onsite technical interview with hiring manager which included 2 technical questions.
One online technical interview took 2 hours with hiring team lead which included 3 technical questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One logical question and one leetcode style quesiton
Had a technical interview of 2 hours where they told me a little bit about the job, asked me to introduce myself, asked me about a project I did, and then there was a coding question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked me to explain about a project I did in university.
A typical software engineering coding interview focuses on problem-solving under time pressure. Candidates are usually given one or more algorithmic problems similar to those found on LeetCode. The interviewer evaluates data structures, algorithm selection, code correctness, time and space complexity analysis, communication clarity, edge-case handling, and debugging ability. Interviews often begin with clarifying questions, followed by writing executable or near-executable code on a shared editor or whiteboard. Strong candidates explain trade-offs, optimize incrementally, test thoughtfully, and remain calm while reasoning through unfamiliar problems.
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