LinkedIn OA Questions 2024: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
34+ LinkedIn online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2024. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.
LinkedIn OA Format in 2024
The LinkedIn online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2024 reports in the database, candidates typically see 2 to 3 algorithmic coding problems delivered through a proctored online platform (most commonly HackerRank). Some roles include additional behavioral or work-simulation components after the coding section.
Time limits reported by candidates range from 70 to 110 minutes for the full assessment. The coding problems are auto-graded, so edge case handling and runtime efficiency both matter. Partial credit is available on some platforms if your solution passes a subset of test cases.
Real LinkedIn OA Questions from 2024
Hackerearth Problem Setter Intern Online Assessment
I am 2025 CS grad from Tier 3 , have applied to Hackerearth Problem Setter Intern position through Linkedin. I have immediately received a mail regarding online assessment. There were...
Wayfair L2 - reject
Applied via : referral 1) Round 1 OA -> Three LC medium level questions was able to solve them in around 25 mins 2) Round 2 Coding -> It was a...
ShareChat SDE-1 Interview Experience
I have applied for Sharechat SDE-1 position 2 weeks ago via Linkedin. Hiring process looked like: 1. OA (3 questions) 2. DSA Round (failed to clear) OA: 2 LC medium questions on greedy, binary...
Toast SDE-1 Interview Experience
I applied through a referral from a LinkedIn connection after some days, I got a call from HR, and she discussed my projects and where I am working like a screening...
Wayfair Interview experience for 9+ years experience candidate (Not selected)
Recuiter reached out me after I applied through linkedin. Aggreed on 70 LPA CTC. No bonous, stocks, variable Current Pay: 43 LPA + 5 Lakhs Bonous 1. 1st round in HackerRank 2 questions...
Interview Report: LinkedIn
I recently had a Zoom interview with LinkedIn. It was 1-hr long. The interviewer spent 40-mins into behavior questions and in the last 20-mins pasted the MaxStack (LC Hard) into CoderPad and asked me
Just received my second offer this week, here's how it went
So I initially contacted an HR rep on LinkedIn, they sent my resume to a recruiter and the same day I received an email asking me if I could hop on a quick call. The recruiter asked me about my previo
My Journey Through LinkedIn CoachIn Program
The LinkedIn CoachIn program is designed to provide participants with professional development opportunities through a structured selection process and comprehensive coach...
LinkedIn Interview Experience For SWE Internship (Off-Campus)
Interview Process for Software Engineer Intern at LinkedIn Round 0: Resume ShortlistingRound 1: Hackerrank Coding Round Round 2: Technical Interview Round 3: Technical Int...
Navi | SDE-2 | Bangalore | Nov'23 | Reject
Status: 2+ YoE Position: SDE-1 at a major product based startup Location: Bengaluru Date: November, 2023 Contacted recruiter via LinkedIn. Got my first round scheduled (No Online Assessment). -------- Round 1: DSA/Problem Solving Interview - 1...
Meesho SDE Intern Interview Experience | Off Campus 2024 India
Hello everyone! This is Bishal, a 2024 BTech CSE undergrad from a tier 3 institute in Kolkata. Recently I participated in the hiring process for Meesho SDE Intern 2024 6...
ZScaler | Senior ML Engineer Role | Bangalore | March 2024 | Offer
Current Status: Position: Lead ML Engineer at Informatica Location: Bangalore Total YOE: 7.5 Recruiter reached out to me after I applied via LinkedIn Hacker Rank Online Assesment Test: First was a 90 minute hackerrank online assesment...
Goldman Sachs | Associate | Bangalore | May '24 [Offer]
Company: Goldman Sachs Role: Associate YOE: 3 years Education: Tier 1 Current Company: MNC in Banking/Financial Services sector (SDE-2) Recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn for the position. Round 1: Hackerrank Test - 2 very easy...
Expedia | SDE2 | Bengaluru | August 2024 [Offer]
Current Position: SE at one of India\'s Top Fintechs YOE: 2+ years Recruitment: HR posted on LinkedIn. Emailed the HR. Role: SDE-II Result: Offer Online Test : Had applied to...
Wayfair | Software Engineer 3 (L3) | July-Aug 2024 | Bengaluru [Decline]
Years of Experience: 8+ Years Role: Software Engineer 3 Process: Virtual Result: Selected Screening Round [June 2024] Company recruiter reached out to my via LinkedIn and had requested for my latest resume. Post which he...
LinkedIn | SWE Intern 2025 | Bangalore, India | October, 2024 [Offer]
Status: B.Tech in CSE at Tier-1 College Position: SWE Summer Intern 2025 at LinkedIn Location: Bangalore, India Offer Date: October 2024** Online Assessment: The assessment consisted of 3 DSA questions to be solved in 1.5...
Millennium | Software Engineer | Bangalore | June 2024 [Offer]
Current Status Company: One fo the top Investment Bank Position: Associate (eq. SDE 2) Location: Bangalore Current YOE: 4yrs 10months Interview Details Company: Millennium Position: Software Engineer Location: Bangalore Date: June 2024 A recruiter reached out to me over call...
[Ghosted] Salesforce | Lead MTS | Bengaluru | Sep 2024
HR Details: Deepak Nanda HR Reached out to me on LinkedIn and asked me to share the resume. ### HackerRank OA: Sep 12 Question 1 \t \tGiven a list of words, return the no...
PayPay | Backend Engineer 2 | Japan | Nov 2024 [Reject]
Current Employment Position: Software Engineer at a mid size product based company Location: Bangalore, India YOE: 4+ ### Application Process: Applied through LinkedIn ## Interview Process ### Round 1: Online Assessment 3 DSA Questions based on array,...
Nasdaq | SDE & QA Intern | Chennai | Oct 2024 | [Result: Awaiting]
Nasdaq | SDE + QA Intern | Chennai | Oct 2024 | [Result: Awaiting] ## My current status: Status: Final Year, B E CSE, Anna University, MIT. Position: 6m SWE Intern & QA...
Topic Breakdown (2024 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the LinkedIn OA in 2024:
Difficulty Breakdown (2024 OA)
16
easy
10
hard
4
medium
Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.
How to Prepare for the LinkedIn OA
The LinkedIn OA is a timed, auto-graded coding test. Preparation is different from interview prep: you need to optimize for both correctness and speed, since partial credit requires passing test cases, not just showing reasoning.
- Practice timed sessions. Set a timer for 35 to 45 minutes per problem and simulate the real constraint.
- Focus on the topic clusters that appear most in LinkedIn OA reports: dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings make up the majority of reported problems.
- Read the problem constraints carefully before writing code. The constraints often reveal the expected time complexity and algorithm type.
- Use the LeakCode database to review 2024 OA questions from actual candidates. Pattern recognition across multiple sightings is a stronger prep signal than any single mock problem.
- If the OA includes a work simulation section, practice under realistic conditions. This section tests judgment and values alignment, not coding ability.
FAQ
What does the LinkedIn OA look like in 2024?
Based on 2024 candidate reports, the LinkedIn OA typically includes 2 to 3 coding problems and runs 70 to 110 minutes. Topics lean toward dynamic programming, graphs, arrays, and strings. Some roles include a work simulation section after the coding component.
How long is the LinkedIn OA?
Most candidates report 70 to 90 minutes for the coding component. Roles with additional work simulation sections extend the total time to 110 to 150 minutes. Check your invitation email for the exact time allocation for your specific role.
What platform does LinkedIn use for the OA?
LinkedIn uses HackerRank or its own proprietary platform depending on the role and hiring cycle. Your invitation will specify the platform. Both platforms support multiple languages including Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
Are these real LinkedIn OA questions?
Yes. All questions in the LeakCode database come from candidate reports on 1Point3Acres, Blind, Glassdoor, Reddit, and LeetCode. They are not AI-generated. Each question links to its source where available.
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