I get the desire for live coding interviews, you can't just take people's word that they know how to do it.
But what's the point in throwing Advent of Code style problems at me and interrupting a naive or incorrect approach before I even start implementing it? Let me write unoptimized code for you and then make it better! I'm not going to write the perfect implementation first try for every problem, but I can show you my process and prove I can write _some_ code.
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"By the raw numbers, tech hiring appears on a solid upward trajectory. TrueUp.io's job trend tracking shows tech job postings have risen from a 2023 low of 163,000, to approximately 230,000 today; roughly a 41% increase.
The 42% increase in openings is consistent with what we've observed internally in HelloInterview usage metrics and mock interview volume, when we adjust data for candidates with interviews scheduled.
We are still well below the feverish heights of 2020-2022, though. Back then, open roles peaked at close to 500,000. The current recovery, while significant, has only restored us to around 46% of that peak.
Unlike previous tech hiring cycles when a rising tide lifted all boats, today's market is characterized by extreme selectivity. Companies have become far more picky about where they invest headcount, with major differences in opportunity based on specialization, experience level, and the prestige of ex-employers."
https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/the-reality-of-tech-interviews
Most tech interviews are broken - focused on puzzles, not people. This post offers a real-world guide to interviewing with empathy, curiosity & clarity. Whether you're hiring or being hired, it's time to ditch the gatekeeping & make interviews feel like conversations, not competitions.
https://blog.anantshri.info/interviews-shouldnt-feel-like-the-hunger-games/
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No Dogma Podcast #177 - Ted Neward, The Interview Industrial Complex, Part 1 with host Bryan Hogan.
nodogmapodcast.bryanhogan.net/177-ted-newa...
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#177 Ted Neward, The Interview...
No Dogma Podcast #177 - Ted Neward, The Interview Industrial Complex, Part 1 with host Bryan Hogan.
https://nodogmapodcast.bryanhogan.net/177-ted-neward-the-interview-industrial-complex-part-1/
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Preparing for a Meta ML System Design interview? Their questions often focus on just 3 key areas:
➜ Recommender Systems – Ranking & personalization
➜ Harmful Content Detection – Filtering spam & misinformation
➜ Topic Modeling (NLP) – Structuring massive text data
Focusing your prep on these areas will make a huge difference. I help candidates clear this round every month—if you need a mock interview, I’m here: https://mockdesignround.com 🚀
You’re not getting into big tech without #LeetCode—but grinding endless problems isn’t the solution.
➜ Understand what companies actually test
➜ Solve problems strategically, not blindly
➜ Part 1 of 4: MLE coding interviews broken down
Full breakdown: https://buff.ly/4jyu7LZ
AI can help with interview prep—but don’t rely on it blindly.
➜ Use AI to refresh what you already know
➜ Ask specific questions with context
➜ Always ensure you understand the why behind the answer
AI should assist, not replace, real learning.
When applying for MLE jobs:
➡ Stay organized—batch applications by similar requirements
➡ Prep for specific interview types
➡ Expand filters only if needed
Too much variation = burnout. Stay focused and sane!
I should probably have the seasonal therapy lamp on while taking #techinterviews, to prevent self-sabotaging glumness
This morning I wrote a properly instrumented keylogger so that I can tell my psychiatrist when in the day #adhd affects my focus.
Also, finding when is best for #techinterviews, to the extent I can influence my schedule.
But actually, I was supposed to have been doing interview prep.
Most ML design interview questions fall into two categories: harmful content detection and recommendation systems. Get ready for those. #MLSystemDesign #TechInterviews
Success in an interview is about being deliberate with your time. Know when to dive deep and when to stay high-level. #TechInterviews
Your roadmap to passing the ML Design interview? Focus on the 6 key stages. Find out what they are: https://buff.ly/3XqyVJd #TechInterviews #MLEngineer
Pro tip: Be familiar with the whiteboarding software you’ll use in the interview. Losing time here can cost you the job. ⏳ #TechInterviews
Systems break when they’re over-engineered. In ML interviews, think high-level before diving into the details. #MLSystemDesign #TechInterviews
