PubMatic
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What is the difference between a list and a tuple, and when would you use each?
Python
How do generators work, and why would you use one over a list?
Python
How do equals() and hashCode() work together in a HashMap?
Java
Explain the difference between checked and unchecked exceptions.
Java
Explain the event loop: what happens between a setTimeout callback and a resolved promise?
JavaScript
What is a closure? Give an example where one is useful.
JavaScript
When would you use a union type versus an interface with optional fields?
TypeScript
What does `unknown` give you that `any` doesn't?
TypeScript
How do goroutines and channels work? How do you avoid a goroutine leak?
Go
Write a query for the second-highest salary in each department.
SQL
Explain the difference between INNER, LEFT and FULL joins with an example.
SQL
Walk me through a project you built: the design, a hard bug and what you'd change.
This kind of role
Reverse a linked list, then explain its time and space complexity.
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How would you design a URL shortener?
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What do you know about PubMatic's products and customers?
PubMatic
Tell me about yourself in two minutes, focused on this role.
About you
Why this company, and why this role?
About you
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate. What happened?
About you