“No, but yes”. If you want high paying job, you need some way to demonstrate that you are smart enough and distinguish yourself from others. Leetcode is one wa

“No, but yes”. If you want high paying job, you need some way to demonstrate that you are smart enough and distinguish yourself from others. Leetcode is one way to do it. Other way is to demonstrate your work contribution. But what if you don’t have any experience? Show that your are from top tech institute and got good marks. But what if you are not from top institute? And you don’t have any great projects to distinguish yourself from others? The answer is leetcode. Regardless of your college/background/ company background, with leetcode, you can demonstrate that you have aptitude for learning, self motivation, grit and perseverance. That is why leetcode is so much used. If you are senior engineer (>10yrs), then you can turn down leetcode and show case your experience instead. For all else, leetcode is most reliable way to do it