JUST COPY THIS Method | How I Cracked FAANG Interviews (5 LPA → 50 LPA)

Most engineers fail tech interviews not because they lack talent…
but because they prepare the wrong way.

In this video, I break down the exact interview preparation method that helped me crack multiple product-based and big tech interviews, move from 5 LPA to 50 LPA, and repeat this process across different companies.

I’m currently an SWE-3 at Google, and I’ve previously worked with Amazon, Walmart, AWS, HiLabs, and also served as a co-founder & CTO at an early-stage startup.

This is not theory, motivation, or internet advice—this is based on real interview experience and real rejections.

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⏱️ timestamps
00:00 why this video might hurt (but help)
00:20 Intro - my background (google, amazon, walmart, startup)
01:01 why most engineers fail tech interviews
01:11 the real problem with interview preparation
02:33 reason #1: wrong preparation strategy
03:10 reason #2: poor explanation & communication
04:30 reason #3: system design confusion
05:01 reason #4: interview anxiety & mindset issues
06:11 reason #5: “i don’t have time” excuse
06:35 THIS METHOD
06:58 step 1 – fix the target role, company & ctc
08:30 step 2 – stop counting leetcode questions
09:55 step 3 – think out loud in interviews
10:12 step 4 – system design the right way
11:41 step 5 – resume is part of preparation
12:52 step 6 – importance of mock interviews
13:07 step 7 – preparing with a full-time job
13:53 final thoughts & conclusion


In this video, you’ll learn:
✅ why leetcode grinding alone doesn’t work
✅ the real reasons engineers fail faang & product interviews
✅ how to prepare dsa and system design the right way
✅ how to think out loud and handle follow-up questions
✅ how to prepare while working a full-time job
✅ the mindset that separates selected vs rejected candidates

If you’re trying to:

1. switch from service-based to product-based companies
2. move from low ctc to high ctc
3. crack faang or top startups
4. stop feeling scared of interviews

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this method will help you prepare smarter, not harder 🚀

📌 timestamps are added in the description to help you jump to sections.
📌 upcoming videos will cover system design, lld, dsa patterns, and mock interview strategies.

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