Mercor Software Engineer interview: fast sorting questions and code review

Mercor·Software Engineer·Reported Jun 2026
Technical ScreenOnline AssessmentEasy

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. It consisted mostly of timed online multiple choice questions covering software engineering fundamentals, basic programming knowledge, and core concepts. The focus was not deep system design or advanced algorithms.

Across both rounds, the process felt time-boxed and light on extended technical exploration.

Location: San Francisco, CA. Overall feedback: Negative. Offer status: No offer.

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Interview at a glance

Company
Mercor
Role
Software Engineer
Rounds
Technical Screen → Online Assessment
Difficulty
Easy
Date
Reported Jun 2026

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