Career Intelligence
FAANG interview strategies, salary negotiation frameworks, and career optimization for engineers.
Cracking the FAANG Interview: From Regular University to Amazon AWS
A systematic roadmap from non-target university to Amazon offer. Referrals, structured LeetCode preparation, Leadership Principles mastery, and compensation negotiation tactics.
The Algorithm Study Plan: Master LeetCode in 90 Days
A 90-day structured LeetCode plan covering 150-200 problems across six phases. Build pattern recognition, not memorization, with spaced repetition and timed practice.
Salary Negotiation at Big Tech: Never Share Your Number First
Never reveal your number first. Negotiate equity and signing bonuses, not base salary. Competing offers are the strongest lever. Here is the complete playbook.
Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles: How to Ace the Behavioral Interview
Amazon dedicates entire interview rounds to Leadership Principles. Technical skills get you the interview — LP alignment gets you the offer. Here is how to prepare.
The STAR Method Masterclass: Real Examples That Got People Hired
Five real STAR method responses that led to offers at major tech companies. The key: spend 60% of your response on specific actions and always quantify results.
System Design Interview Prep: What Senior Engineers Actually Ask
System design interviews score on four dimensions: requirements gathering, high-level design, component depth, and trade-off analysis. Here is what senior interviewers evaluate.
From Contractor to FAANG: Overcoming Workplace Discrimination
Contractors represent 40-60% of the workforce at major tech companies but receive lower pay, no equity, and limited conversion paths. Here is how to navigate the two-tier system.
Remote Work Productivity: Tools and Routines of Top Engineers
Top remote engineers batch communication, protect morning focus blocks, and invest in workspace ergonomics. Here are the specific tools, routines, and environmental setups they use.