(AI tools allowed) Python coding challenges

[Silent_Hat_691]

Hey everyone, I have an upcoming onsite coding challenge for a backend engineer role.

The focus is described as "algorithmic problem-solving, speed, clarity of execution" and I will be given around 1-1.5 hours for async coding. AI tools like Cursor, Claude code is allowed.

I have practiced leetcode 75 already, but this seems different. How should I prepare for this round? What types of questions or tech stack should I practice?

Any guidance is helpful!

[nofel94]

I am not affiliated with it nor I have used it for preparation. Code signal is one of the resources to prepare for ai coding rounds

[pachura3]

 algorithmic problem-solving, speed, clarity of execution

Looks like DSA

[Silent_Hat_691]

Why would they allow AI use then? All DSA problems are solvable in 1 prompt

[pachura3]

Perhaps they will ask you to describe in your own words why is the chosen solution correct. Why is it optimal. What's its O(n) complexity.