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Asana·Software Engineer·Technical Phone Screen·Intermediate

Intermediate
Jun 2026

Summary

Did an object-oriented design round at Asana for a software engineer role. Just one question, a LeetCode-style problem. Not much else to report.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

Solve a LeetCode-style coding problem in an object-oriented design context.

Algorithms & Data StructuresSystem Design
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Suggested Approach

First, clarify the problem requirements and constraints, then design the object-oriented structure with appropriate classes and interfaces. Next, implement the algorithm within the classes, ensuring clean separation of concerns and testability. Finally, discuss trade-offs and potential improvements.

Pro tip: Demonstrate how your design supports future extensions and maintainability, as Asana values scalable and adaptable code. Also, proactively discuss edge cases and how your solution handles them.

1. Clarify Requirements

Ask clarifying questions to understand the problem scope, input/output, constraints, and any specific object-oriented design expectations.

2. Design Classes and Interfaces

Identify the core entities and their responsibilities, then define classes, interfaces, and relationships (e.g., inheritance, composition) to model the problem.

3. Implement Algorithm

Write the code for the algorithm within the designed classes, ensuring it meets the requirements and handles edge cases.

4. Test and Validate

Walk through examples, including edge cases, to verify correctness and discuss how you would unit test the components.

5. Discuss Trade-offs and Extensions

Explain design decisions, alternatives considered, and how the solution could be extended or optimized for future needs.

Key Points to Mention

  • SOLID principles and how they apply to your design
  • Appropriate design patterns (e.g., Strategy, Factory) if relevant
  • Time and space complexity of the algorithm
  • Handling of edge cases and error conditions
  • Testability and separation of concerns
  • Scalability and maintainability of the object-oriented design

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