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What to Expect in the LinkedIn SWE Interview Loop

The LinkedIn SWE interview loop is very structured. Each interview follows an almost-rigid format to assess you across very specific technical and leadership skills. Here's the process:

  1. 1. Recruiter Screen

    Focus on background and alignment with LinkedIn's culture of transformation.

  2. 2. Technical Phone Screen

    1-hour video call on CoderPad focusing on data structures, algorithms, and technical project discussion.

  3. 3. Onsite Loop

    5 rounds: 2x Coding (DSA), 1x System Design, 1x Technical Communication (project deep dive), and 1x Cultural/Collaboration round.

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    • Coding

    • System Design

Candidates keep coming back

63% book a follow-up

5.02 sessions on average

I got good insights into the interview process. You broke things down really well under different topics. I have a better understanding of what are the elements that are important for me to focus my prep on. Thanks for taking the time to discuss and offer guidance.

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LinkedIn Senior Staff Software Engineer

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Thank you very much. You opened up many things which I was unaware. I got real interview experience, especially for system design

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LinkedIn Staff SWE

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Thanks for helping me see the gaps I should fill, and thanks for some good insights on what and how the real interview at LinkedIn will be evaluated.

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LinkedIn Senior Software Engineer

5 star review

******* was very helpful, she was able to pin point my weak areas and gave a lot of suggestions for me to improve. Thankful for your expertise.

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LinkedIn Software Engineer

5 star review

Thanks for helping me with this interview, I would be happy if you could share the written feedback so I can improve myself.

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LinkedIn SWE

5 star review

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for sharing your system design insights with me. Your guidance was incredibly helpful, and I truly appreciate the time and effort you took to explain key concepts. Your tips have given me a much better understanding of how to approach system design problems, and I feel more confident applying these principles in real-world scenarios. I’m grateful for your mentorship and hope to stay in touch!

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LinkedIn Senior Software Engineer

5 star review

The mock interview was an excellent experience and really helped me prepare for a LinkedIn staff engineer interview. The interviewer created a professional and focused environment, with well-structured questions that closely aligned with real-world system design scenarios. I appreciated how they let me lead the discussion while stepping in with clarifications or follow-ups when necessary, which kept the session on track. Their feedback was detailed and practical, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement that were directly relevant to the role I’m targeting. The session struck the right balance of being challenging but not overwhelming. I’d highly recommend this coach to anyone preparing for a staff-level system design interview, especially for roles at LinkedIn or FAANG companies.

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LinkedIn Staff Software Engineer

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