Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerL1Medium

This interview process is designed to assess candidates for a Software Engineer position at LINE, specifically at the L1 level. It evaluates fundamental technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~7d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$50000 - US$70000

Interview time·135 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Coding proficiency
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structure knowledge

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
  3. Understand the basics of object-oriented programming.
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects and technical challenges.
  5. Research LINE's products and services.
  6. Be ready to answer behavioral questions about teamwork and problem-solving.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures and Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Complexity Analysis.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hash tables) and their common operations. Practice implementing them and solving problems related to their usage. Understand time and space complexity analysis (Big O notation).

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • How would you design a URL shortener?
  • Tell me about a time you had to debug a complex issue.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses as a software engineer?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Seoul

Interview focus

Adaptability to local work cultureCommunication skills in the local languageUnderstanding of local market trends

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on.
  • How do you handle tight deadlines?
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a teammate.

Tips

  • Research LINE's presence and projects in this specific region.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with technologies relevant to the local market.
  • Practice articulating your thoughts clearly in the primary language of the office.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

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