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Compute task order and layered execution

Last updated: Mar 29, 2026

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This question evaluates a candidate's understanding of graph algorithms and dependency resolution, covering concepts such as topological ordering and cycle detection.

  • Medium
  • Snowflake
  • Coding & Algorithms
  • Software Engineer

Compute task order and layered execution

Company: Snowflake

Role: Software Engineer

Category: Coding & Algorithms

Difficulty: Medium

Interview Round: Onsite

You have N tasks labeled 0..N-1 and prerequisite pairs (a, b) meaning task a must complete before task b can start. Return any valid execution order of all tasks, or an empty list if no such order exists. Additionally, return the tasks grouped by levels, where level i contains all tasks that can start only after all tasks in levels < i complete. Describe the algorithm, complexity, and how you detect cycles.

Quick Answer: This question evaluates a candidate's understanding of graph algorithms and dependency resolution, covering concepts such as topological ordering and cycle detection.

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Sep 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
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You have N tasks labeled 0..N-1 and prerequisite pairs (a, b) meaning task a must complete before task b can start. Return any valid execution order of all tasks, or an empty list if no such order exists. Additionally, return the tasks grouped by levels, where level i contains all tasks that can start only after all tasks in levels < i complete. Describe the algorithm, complexity, and how you detect cycles.

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