It absolutely plays into it. If a programming exercise is subjective, from what perspective is it subjective in bias of? Likely the author's, who's bias will b

It absolutely plays into it. If a programming exercise is subjective, from what perspective is it subjective in bias of? Likely the author's, who's bias will be derived somewhat from their race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic class, background, peer group, etc. Code is correct if it works. But plenty of "working" solutions will be rejected as being "incorrect" based on current trends, internalized philosophy, preferred approach, etc. etc. As someone who hires engineers, it is difficult if not impossible to separate personal bias and preference from an evaluation.