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Gusto'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 initial screening, technical interviews, and a final managerial or team-fit interview.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~14d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$110000 - US$140000

Interview time·150 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Coding proficiency
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • System design understanding
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural fit
  • Adaptability and learning agility

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
  3. Understand common system design principles.
  4. Prepare examples for behavioral questions using the STAR method.
  5. Research Gusto's products, mission, and values.
  6. Be ready to discuss your past projects and technical contributions in detail.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 03 phases

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Phase 01 of 03

Data Structures and Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice coding and complexity analysis.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms). Practice implementing these in your preferred language and analyze their time and space complexity.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Given an array of integers, find the two numbers that add up to a specific target.
  • Design a URL shortening service.
  • How would you design a system to handle real-time notifications?
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate. How did you handle it?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why are you interested in working at Gusto?

Locations

Regional differences.

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Location

Remote

Interview focus

Adaptability to remote collaboration tools and practices.Communication skills in a distributed team environment.Self-management and ability to work autonomously.

Common questions

  • Describe a challenging technical problem you solved at your previous company.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue?
  • Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult stakeholder.

Tips

  • Ensure a stable internet connection and a quiet environment.
  • Be prepared to share your screen and use virtual whiteboarding tools.
  • Clearly articulate your thought process and solutions.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at Gusto.

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