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  1. 1How would you build TinyURL?HardSystem designTechnical· Google, Meta
  2. 2Design an algorithm to rank ads in the Google Play Store. Include primary and secondary success metrics.HardDataTechnical· Google
  3. 3Design a content delivery network (CDN).HardTechnical· Google
  4. 4Design the architecture for Google Maps to load in under 100ms.HardTechnical· Google
  5. 5Design a metrics and logging service.HardSystem designTechnical· Booking.com, Google
  6. 6Design the system for a ticket selling web application.HardTechnical· Amazon, Google
  7. 7Design a visual landmark recognition system.HardSystem designTechnical· Google
  8. 8Design YouTube's video recommendation engine.HardTechnical· Google
  9. 9Design a newsfeed algorithm for Google.HardTechnical· Google, Waymo
  10. 10How would you create a high-speed network to communicate with team members on the Moon?HardTechnical· Google
  11. 11How would you reduce bandwidth in a video streaming app? What technical metrics would you consider?HardTechnical· Google
  12. 12Can you provide an example of a strategy you developed to address a technology gap at your company, and explain how you decided between build, buy, or partnership?HardProductTechnical· Google