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Because common expectations are two complex algorithmic problems finished coding up in 45 minutes? “Show me the incentives and I will show you the outcome.” and “It’s not rocket science.”



Common at fb maybe not at any sane place I’ve ever interviewed with


GP said FAANG, which is the case in general at those companies


Even among faangs this is a distinctly fb thing


I have personal experience that it’s common at Amazon and have many corroborating examples it’s done at Google too. Maybe not years back, but definitely in the past couple years.




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