It is not an exhaustive list and might not work for everyone. Also it is not a one size fits all thing but I hope it helps you to draft a plan and figure out how to tackle the sys design. Resources: 1. https://github.com/donnemartin/system-design-primer 2. https://github.com/binhnguyennus/awesome-s...Read more
I know absolutely nothing about System Design , but have a system design interview coming up in 3 weeks for LinkedIn as part of my virtual on-site day. Also heard Bloomberg may ask a few questions about system design as well. Not sure if Google asks or not, but I want to be prepared. Does any one h...Read more
What should I be expecting, is is similar to most companies system design interviews or do they do some specific stuff? Thanks
I have an E5 interview and was told that i can chose between System design interview vs Product Interview. Since i havent worked on low level systems much, i picked Product Design. Can someone tell how different this interviews are? If possible provide some examples? #facebookdesign #facebooke5 #fa...Read more
Hi all, I recently got offer from Facebook, Bytedance(TikTok), Goldman Sachs, Linkedin, Rakuten Viki. I used a unique technique for system design practice and found it very effective. I call this technique, interviewing myself :). Here are details - Make a list of questions you want to practice ...Read more
Hi, does anyone know if we need to screen share or share excalidraw Link with the interviewer? During the system design interview
L4 at Google here. As my cliff is coming, I'd like to jump somewhere and maybe come back later. I want to go to the higher position, either analogue of L5 at other FAANGMULA or L6 at smaller companies. Coding interviews don't bother me as I'm good with solving leetcode and with code quality. However...Read more
Need help on FB system design questions, can someone who has been to FB onsite, please share their experience and questions they have been asked, really tensed about the interview...need help. #facebook #systemdesign
Hi Everyone! I have an upcoming virtual onsite interview in a few weeks for a Level 6 software engineering position at Google. During this process, there are two rounds dedicated to system design. I'm seeking clarity on the types of questions typically asked in these rounds. Can I anticipate standa...Read more
I've been working on the attached system design compilation pic for 6-9 months. imgur link from the pic: - https://i.imgur.com/xcFVJav.png github link from the pic: - https://github.com/systemdesignfightclub/SDFC I've also spent this time covering a new problem every weekend, which has gotten me p...Read more
Why should staff engineers/ IC take system design rounds for engineering managers hiring ? Why don't EMs take that round for other hiring EMs .
In a week I have meta onsite for Swe - infra role. Please post your recent onsite system design questions. Totally appreciate the help. #piped #tc:0 #tech #interview #meta
I work as a software engineer. However, I've never worked with databases or web technologies or distributed systems. Dont know if I should be ashamed of myself. Normally, I dont give a f.ck about that because I'm still a software developer. However, in every interview, I get system design questions...Read more
Long term prep strategy Part 1 is out: https://www.teamblind.com/post/YA2RKEqY Coding Part 1 is out : https://www.teamblind.com/post/ikvVrRXa Part 3 is out : https://www.teamblind.com/post/qubF6fS2 Part 2 is out : https://www.teamblind.com/post/rBrt5bV8 Edit 6: I will be posting the rest/comment...Read more
I got this system design question at my Meta onsite (E5) where I was asked to design a price tracking application like camelcamelcamel.com. I answered most of the questions that the interviewer had, but I am not sure if I choose the right db. The requirement was to store price changes for up to 2 ye...Read more
I only have 4 days to prepare (life got in the way) and I’m a SWE 2 with 0 experience or knowledge with SD. Already had to reschedule the interview, so what resource would be best? I’m not expecting a miracle but just want to gain some understanding of how to approach. I saw SD primer but it looks...Read more
I have a system design interview round at a FANNG company. I am wondering if anyone can give me tips on how to prepare for this. I am going over some of the basic concepts and commonly used practices, watching YT videos on system design and following a few blogs. It seems like the first thing durin...Read more
Hi Blinders, I have a system design interview with Meta London for an EM role. I understand preparation is the key. I am using the following resources: System design primer (from github) educative’s Grokking the system design interview Designing Data Intensive Applications book System design interv...Read more
How is it even possible to design a whole system like Uber, ticket master etc in 35 mins. It is very difficult to come up with something like that in less than 35 mins when you don't have the domain experience. Add to that the pressure or stress of the interview environment, my mind just goes blank...Read more
I’m actively interviewing and looking for someone that can give an ML system design mock interview. I am trying to get constructive feedback as I sharpen my ML design skills (ideally E5+). I am also happy to return the favor and give a mock interview in return. Please let me know.