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Grammarly's Software Engineer L2 interview process is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company. The process typically involves multiple rounds, including HR screening, technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, and system design, and a final managerial or behavioral interview.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~7d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$110000 - US$150000

Interview time·195 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical skills (coding, algorithms, data structures)
  • Problem-solving approach
  • System design capabilities
  • Communication and collaboration skills
  • Cultural fit and alignment with Grammarly's values

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps, sorting, searching).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Coderbyte, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Understand common system design concepts (scalability, availability, databases, caching, load balancing).
  4. Prepare for behavioral questions by using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  5. Research Grammarly's products, mission, and values.
  6. Be ready to discuss your past projects and technical contributions in detail.
  7. Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures Fundamentals

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures (Arrays, Lists, Trees, Graphs). Complexity Analysis.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs) and their common operations. Practice problems related to traversal, searching, and manipulation. Understand time and space complexity analysis.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
  • Implement a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Design a URL shortening service.
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate and how you resolved it.
  • How would you design a system to handle millions of concurrent users?
  • What are the trade-offs between SQL and NoSQL databases?
  • Describe your experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies?
  • Explain the concept of polymorphism with an example.
  • What is a deadlock and how can it be prevented?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Remote

Interview focus

Adaptability to different work environments.Communication skills in a remote or hybrid setting.Understanding of local market trends and technologies.

Common questions

  • Discuss a challenging technical problem you solved at your previous role.
  • How do you approach debugging complex issues?
  • Describe your experience with agile development methodologies.
  • What are your thoughts on code reviews and how do you provide constructive feedback?

Tips

  • Highlight your experience working in distributed teams if applicable.
  • Be prepared to discuss your preferred communication tools and strategies.
  • Research Grammarly's presence and impact in the specific region.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

Expand a step for evaluation criteria, sample questions, and prep notes.

DSA

Coding questions at Grammarly.

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