LinkedIn runs a structured 4-6 round loop that typically includes a recruiter screen, a technical phone screen, and then a virtual onsite with a mix of coding, system design, and behavioral rounds. For SWE roles, expect 2 Leetcode-style rounds (medium/hard, graph and DP show up often), one system design, and 1-2 behavioral rounds tied to LinkedIn's values: Relationships Matter, Inspire Excellence, Be Direct, Take Intelligent Risks, Act Like an Owner.
The behavioral rounds are more rigorous than you might expect given the platform's HR-forward brand. They use a structured STAR format and interviewers often probe the 'why' behind your choices hard. Cross-functional roles (PM, data science, marketing) have dedicated case or strategy rounds on top of the behavioral stack.
A few things candidates flag: LinkedIn cares about its own product. Expect questions about how you use the platform, what you'd change, how you think about the professional network space. Genuine product curiosity signals well here.
Leveling decisions can swing during the loop, especially for senior and staff candidates. Comp bands are SF-anchored; remote candidates sometimes get location-adjusted offers.
Read the full Primly report at /community/behavioral-interview-questions/linkedin.
(Posted by Primly Team. Last reviewed June 2026.)