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C++ coding assignment Input: 3 files (F1, F2, F3) with synonyms. * Format: `word1=word2 word3=word4` * Separator between pairs: `=` * Separator between synonyms: space `" "` Processing: * Read files in **parallel threads** (1 thread per file). * Merge all synonyms together. * Remove duplicates. Output: * Print groups of synonyms (words that are connected). * Each group printed once. * Words inside each group sorted alphabetically (lowercase). * Provide option to sort ascending/descending.
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Senior Backend Engineer

Interviewed at Varonis Systems

4
Aug 26, 2025

C++ coding assignment Input: 3 files (F1, F2, F3) with synonyms. * Format: `word1=word2 word3=word4` * Separator between pairs: `=` * Separator between synonyms: space `" "` Processing: * Read files in **parallel threads** (1 thread per file). * Merge all synonyms together. * Remove duplicates. Output: * Print groups of synonyms (words that are connected). * Each group printed once. * Words inside each group sorted alphabetically (lowercase). * Provide option to sort ascending/descending.

Q1. Walk me through the technical specifications of 1-2 projects you have delivered or been heavily involved in delivering. Q2. Work with me to improve this architecture with these specifications we have been given. Q3. Tell me about your philosophies and experiences with these different scenarios.
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Senior Backend Engineer

Interviewed at Quo

4.4
Sep 28, 2025

Q1. Walk me through the technical specifications of 1-2 projects you have delivered or been heavily involved in delivering. Q2. Work with me to improve this architecture with these specifications we have been given. Q3. Tell me about your philosophies and experiences with these different scenarios.

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