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LeetCode 1235, Hard. Topics: Array, Binary Search, Dynamic Programming, Sorting. View on LeetCode. Generate this problem as a practice environment: tested reference solution, 12 parametrized pytest cases, and a playground notebook:

Problem

We have n jobs, where every job is scheduled to be done from startTime[i] to endTime[i], obtaining a profit of profit[i]. You’re given the startTime, endTime and profit arrays, return the maximum profit you can take such that there are no two jobs in the subset with overlapping time range. If you choose a job that ends at time X you will be able to start another job that starts at time X.

Examples

Example 1
Explanation: The subset chosen is the first and fourth job. Time range [1-3]+[3-6] , we get profit of 120 = 50 + 70. Example 2
Explanation: The subset chosen is the first, fourth and fifth job. Profit obtained 150 = 20 + 70 + 60. Example 3

Constraints

  • 1 <= startTime.length == endTime.length == profit.length <= 5 * 10^4
  • 1 <= startTime[i] < endTime[i] <= 10^9
  • 1 <= profit[i] <= 10^4

Solution

Reference implementation from solution.py on GitHub, full suite in test_solution.py:

Complexity

Tags

Grind 75, Grind, NeetCode All.
Last modified on August 25, 2026