ryanpatel02Jun 8, 2026
Google rejection after hints counted against me
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The hint penalty thing is a known trap. You think they're being helpful but it counts as not leading the interview.
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It's technically labeled as 'guidance provided' in the rubric. You can't win once they start.
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What level were you interviewing for?
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L4 SWE. Referral through a friend.
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I got rejected after solving an LC Hard optimally because I misstated the time complexity by one factor in the discussion. So yeah.
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