Scale Software Engineer live coding interview implementing a card game

After I cleared an initial online assessment, my next step was a 60-minute live coding interview. I was surprised that it wasn't a traditional algorithm question. Instead, I had to implement a unique card game with enough rules to turn it into a real build exercise. I had to translate the problem into working code, and the time limit forced me to stay organized. I passed that round and moved into…

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