Salesforce OA Questions 2021: What Candidates Actually Saw
Last updated: May 2026
5+ Salesforce online assessment questions reported by candidates who took the OA in 2021. Sourced from 1Point3Acres, LeetCode, Blind, Glassdoor, and Reddit. Data grows as new reports are added.
Salesforce OA Format in 2021
The Salesforce online assessment has followed a consistent format across multiple hiring cycles. Based on 2021 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 Salesforce OA Questions from 2021
Salesforce | OA | Austin HackerRank challenge 2021
Question is here: https://leetcode.com/discuss/interview-question/570407/salesforce-oa-hackerrank ### Approach: String interpolate(int n, int[] instances, float[] prices) Basic edge cases, \t if n > instances[instances.count-1] , interpolate based on last 2 points \t Same way, if n <...
Interview (Rejection) | Success
YOE : 8+ years Location : Bengaluru, India If you think, you have failed in more interview. Read below. 1. Applied Mehancis(Rejected) - 3 rounds 2. Ninelapps(Rejected) - 3 rounds 3. Digit88(Rejected) - 5 rounds 4....
Salesforce | Interactive Brokers | Tesla | Amazon| Intuit | Wayfair | Coinbase | Postmates
Thankyou leetcode for providing such a great community. All these are for software engineering internship positions. Background: Software Engineering Student graduating in Summer 22, and had done one internship with a local company...
Coinbase(reject) | Salesforce(Offer) | Walmart(Offer) | Copart(Offer) | Software Engineer Intern
Coinbase(reject): 1st round: Hackerrank OA. Two questions were given. Can\'t remember the exact questions. But the questions were leetcode medium-hard range questions. 2nd round(30 minutes): This was a behavior based round. Following questions were...
Salesforce Interview Experience | On-Campus 2021
Coding Round:The online test was on HackerRank. There were 3 questions.You have to prepare a pizza. There are some crusts and toppings given. The price of each crust and e...
Topic Breakdown (2021 OA)
Topics reported by candidates who took the Salesforce OA in 2021:
Difficulty Breakdown (2021 OA)
4
easy
Difficulty labels are reported by candidates or inferred from LeetCode ratings.
How to Prepare for the Salesforce OA
The Salesforce 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 Salesforce 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 2021 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 Salesforce OA look like in 2021?
Based on 2021 candidate reports, the Salesforce 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 Salesforce 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 Salesforce use for the OA?
Salesforce 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 Salesforce 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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