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Mercor Software Engineer interview: fast sorting questions and code review

MercorSoftware Engineer · Technical Screen · Jun 2026

One interview felt unusually fast and almost dismissive. I spoke with an engineer who asked quick, random questions, including the slowest sorting algorithm and its time complexity. I then did a quick code review of two functions. The whole decision seemed to happen within about five minutes, and the engineer appeared eager to wrap up after roughly ten. Another round was also very straightforward…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jun 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.