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← Coupang

New Grad / Junior Backend at Coupang

BackendNew Grad / JuniorWithdrew◆ Commonly asked· 2023

Junior backend interview. Pragmatic questions — more real-world than pure puzzles.

The loop · 5 rounds

01

Round 01 · 1 question

Online Assessment

Timed online coding / aptitude screen, usually the first filter.

  • Simulate a simplified card game and score it.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #simulation
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02

Round 02 · 3 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Two Sum — return indices of numbers adding to a target.
    New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #array#hashmap
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  • Combination sum.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #backtracking
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  • Valid Parentheses — check balanced brackets.
    New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #stack#string
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03

Round 03 · 2 questions

Machine Coding

Build a working component or service under time pressure.

  • Build a webhook receiver with signature verification.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #security#api
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  • Implement a token-bucket rate limiter as a service.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #rate-limit
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04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • Explain the difference between horizontal and vertical scaling.
    New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #scale
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  • Difference between at-least-once and exactly-once delivery.
    New Grad / JuniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #messaging
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  • Compare rate-limiting algorithms and their trade-offs.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #rate-limit
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05

Round 05 · 2 questions

Behavioral / HR

Values, collaboration, and past-experience (STAR) questions.

  • Tell me about the most impactful project of your career.
    New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
    #impact#star
  • Tell me about a time you led without a title.
    New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
    #leadership#star

Practice each round across every company

  • Online Assessment
  • DSA / Coding
  • Machine Coding
  • Tech Deep-Dive
  • Behavioral / HR

◆ This experience is composed from commonly reported questions for this role and level. Real, individually-shared interviews will be layered in over time.