Meta Ghosted Me After Onsite Even Though I Have Pending Deadlines Navigating the job interview process can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when you’re left hanging after an onsite interview. Recently, I found myself in an unsettling situation with Meta that I felt compelled to …
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Best Mock Interview/Coaching Platform for Engineering Managers? After over a decade in software development and nearly three years as an Engineering Manager (EM), I’ve faced my fair share of challenges. Recently, my startup was acquired by a company notorious for its toxic …
Continue ReadingGot an Offer from Apple - SWE New Grad (US) After 1.5 stressful years of filling almost 3000 applications, getting barely 10 interviews, constantly getting rejected, and facing daily doubts, I am thrilled to share that I finally received a Software Engineer (SWE) offer from Apple! 🎉 Changing the …
Continue ReadingHelp Needed: Preparing for Walmart-Karat Senior iOS Developer Interview This week, I have an interview lined up with Walmart-Karat for a Senior iOS Developer position, and I’m reaching out to the community for insights and advice. As many of you know, preparing for a technical interview can be …
Continue ReadingHow Reliable Is LeetCode’s Company-Wise List? In the world of coding interviews, LeetCode has become a go-to resource for many aspiring software engineers. One of the platform’s key features is its company-wise list of questions, which purportedly indicates the frequency of certain …
Continue ReadingI Bombed So Bad, I Am Still Cringing It’s a feeling that many of us have experienced: the sheer panic of sitting in front of an interviewer, knowing you’re expected to solve a problem, and your mind goes blank. I recently had an interview for a software engineering position that turned into a …
Continue ReadingInterviewing a Technical Product Manager: Strategies and Insights As a Technical Lead, stepping into the role of interviewing a Technical Product Manager (TPM) can feel both exciting and daunting, especially when your Head of Engineering (HoE) is unavailable. With the responsibility to assess the …
Continue ReadingWalmart (India) Interview Experience | Offer Accepted Transitioning between companies, especially in the tech sector, can be quite an adventure. In this post, I’m excited to share my recent experience moving from an Amazon SDE I position to a Walmart SDE III role. I hope that my journey will provide …
Continue ReadingDid I Screw Up My Google L3 Interview? Recently, I had the opportunity to interview for a Level 3 position at Google, and I wanted to share my experience—both the highs and the lows. The interview process consisted of three technical interviews followed by a behavioral one. While the first two …
Continue ReadingHelp Us Fix the Technical Interview The landscape of technical interviews in the software industry is continuously evolving, with various tools and strategies emerging to aid candidates in their preparation. Recently, a controversial software tool named “Interview Coder” has sparked …
Continue ReadingLeetCode Premium: Top Google Interview Questions in the Last 30 Days Introduction Hello, fellow developers! Navigating the world of coding interviews can be quite daunting, especially with tech giants like Google. Recently, there has been an increased interest in the top LeetCode questions that …
Continue ReadingMongoDB Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions: Patterns for Phone Screening and Onsite Interviewing for a Senior Software Engineer position at MongoDB can be a daunting experience, especially when it comes to preparing for both phone screenings and onsite interviews. While many resources …
Continue ReadingSenior Dev Role Interview: Hoodie and Jeans? When preparing for an interview as a senior developer, one of the questions that often arises is, “What should I wear?” While this may seem like a trivial concern, the answer can vary significantly based on company culture, the specific role, …
Continue ReadingWhat to Expect in Oracle Health’s EM Interview? I have an upcoming interview with Oracle Health for a Software Engineering Manager position, and I wanted to share my thoughts and seek insights from others who may have gone through a similar process. The challenge I’m facing is that most …
Continue ReadingGoogle L4 Phone Screen: Navigating Mixed Feedback Recently, I received an email regarding my phone screen for a Level 4 (L4) position at Google. The feedback from the interviewer was described as “a little mixed,” which led to a request for a follow-up chat to discuss the next steps. …
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