[yodsanklai]

> gotta be able to solve at least 1 question and make good progress on a follow up to be considered for an offer from a FAANG company

It's a little harder than that. That would be for the screening interview. But on-site, you'll get several algorithm interviews (I had 3 in two such companies, plus 2 system designs). The recruiter told me that you could fail one of the interviews, but you have to nail the four others.

Even if you are well-prepared, I find it quite hard to have consistant results on these algorithmic questions, especially considering the stress of the situation and the fatigue of going through several interviews in a raw. Practicing leetcode problems for months is fun, up to a point (especially if you already have a job).

That being said, I like that the rules are clearly stated and everyone is given a chance. They don't discriminate as much on your background/educations as some other companies.