Parekh Says He Would Have Failed If Startups Used LeetCode
Soham Parekh · Soham Parekh Breaks His Silence (First Interview) · Jul 3, 2025 · at 8:33
Software engineer Soham Parekh explains how he passed hiring processes across multiple startups, noting they used practical trials rather than algorithmic puzzles.
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“The truth is, a lot of these companies did not have lead code style problems, and if they did, I would have bombed interviews, you know, because I don't practice lead code as much.”
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