What shows up most at LinkedIn
These are the question clusters that appear most often in the raw records and should shape how candidates allocate prep time.
Coding and LeetCode-style screens
13 mentionsCoding rounds involve algorithm challenges that test your ability to solve problems efficiently and implement solutions with a focus on correctness.
System design and product architecture
9 mentionsPrepare for design-heavy interviews that focus on your ability to frame requirements and make architecture trade-offs for scalable systems.
Behavioral and calibration signal
8 mentionsBehavioral interviews assess your fit for the role, alignment with LinkedIn's values, and ability to handle real-world engineering challenges.
Where LinkedIn puts the most pressure
The stage distribution tells candidates where the loop concentrates effort and what kind of reasoning tends to matter most in each round.
Phone Screen
7 recordsThe phone screen typically focuses on coding challenges and may include initial behavioral questions to assess your problem-solving approach and communication.
Onsite
6 recordsOnsite interviews are likely to involve deeper system design discussions, algorithmic problem solving, and behavioral rounds assessing cultural fit and technical expertise.
Technical Interview
5 recordsTechnical interviews involve solving LeetCode-style problems under timed conditions, with a focus on recursion, dynamic programming, and problem-solving techniques.
Outcome mix
What LinkedIn usually signals
Representative questions from the visible record set
These examples help users understand the concrete question flavor without dumping the entire raw database into the public page.
Given a nested list of integers, write a function to return the sum of all integers in the list weighted by their depth.
Given a nested list of integers, write a function that returns the sum of all integers in the list w…
Given a nested list of integers, write a function to return the sum of all integers in the list weighted by their depth. Each element is either…
Given a binary tree, use a recursive approach to calculate the sum of all the node values in the tree.
Given a binary tree, use a recursive approach to calculate the sum of all the node values in the tree. The definition of the tree node is as fo…
Implement a LRU (Least Recently Used) cache class.
How to prepare for LinkedIn
The prep layer should stay practical: what to review, which LeetCode patterns recur, and how GhostInterview fits the live round instead of just prep week.
Prep focus
Use GhostInterview during the actual interview
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Related LeetCode patterns
These are the recurring problem families worth reviewing before a similar loop.
Tree
Tree problems are common in LinkedIn’s interviews and are used to test your recursion and dynamic programming skills.
Array
Array manipulation problems test your ability to solve problems efficiently with a strong focus on algorithm optimization.
Hash Table
Hash table problems assess your ability to optimize for time complexity and your understanding of efficient data retrieval.
Open representative LinkedIn records
This public page summarizes the pattern. The database is where users inspect the actual record detail, stage context, and full write-up.
2026 Q1 · Phone Screen · Unknown
LinkedIn phone screen record for a Software Engineer role. Phone Screen record for LinkedIn for a Software Engineer role. During the interview, I was really hoping for s…
Open in leaked questionsPassed a LinkedIn Staff Tech Screen with the new AI-allowed format2026(Jan - Mar) · Phone Screen · Offer
LinkedIn phone screen record for a staff engineer role that ended in offer. Phone Screen record for LinkedIn for a staff engineer role. I recently passed a LinkedIn staf…
Open in leaked questionsLinkedIn MLE Intern2026 Q3 · Technical Interview · Unknown
LinkedIn technical interview record for a Software Engineer role. Technical Interview record for LinkedIn for a Software Engineer role. I just finished the HR call, and…
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FAQ
What types of coding problems should I focus on for LinkedIn?
Focus on problems involving trees, arrays, and hash tables, as these are frequently tested during the coding rounds.
How can I prepare for LinkedIn’s system design interviews?
Study system design patterns, scalability considerations, and practice framing trade-offs for different architectural decisions.
What should I expect during LinkedIn’s behavioral interviews?
Expect questions that assess your problem-solving approach, communication skills, and alignment with LinkedIn’s values and culture.
How many rounds are there in a LinkedIn Software Engineer interview?
Typically, there are 3 stages: Phone Screen, Technical Interview, and Onsite, with each stage focusing on different aspects of your abilities.
Can GhostInterview help during the actual LinkedIn interview?
Yes. Use GhostInterview during live coding rounds, system design discussion, and follow-up pressure while the interview is happening. On supported platforms, the overlay is designed to stay hidden on screen share.