Do that many places ask you to perfect an algorithm or solution? Most places me and my friends have done typically just want any brute force solution with some

Do that many places ask you to perfect an algorithm or solution? Most places me and my friends have done typically just want any brute force solution with some discussion as potential ways one might improve or discussion on why this might not be ideal without having better ideas. And this is from top places and offers. And were from non top schools.