LinkedIn is fundamentally a graph problem company. With 700M+ users and billions of connections, almost every feature involves traversing, analyzing, or optimizing social networks. Their "Members First" value shapes product decisions.
Background and motivation discussion.
Coding + system design discussion.
2 coding rounds, 1 system design, 1 hiring manager, 1 values interview.
For senior roles, conversations with potential teams.
Graph algorithms, search problems, data manipulation
Design PYMK, Feed, Search, Messaging systems
Members First, Act Like an Owner, Relationships Matter
LinkedIn evaluates cultural fit based on these values. Prepare stories demonstrating each.
These coding patterns appear frequently in LinkedIn interviews.