FAANG EM Starter Kit: Guides
Joshua Talreja
The complete system to land your first Engineering Manager role at Google, Amazon, or Meta
You're an SDE ready to make the switch to EM.
But right now:
→ Your resume screams "individual contributor"
→ You don't know how FAANG EM interviews actually differ from IC loops
→ You've never practiced people leadership questions
→ You have specific questions nobody's answering
I've spent 18 years hiring Engineering Managers at Google, Microsoft, and Airbnb. I've reviewed 10,000+ resumes and conducted 2,000+ interviews. I've sat in hiring committees where we decided who got the offer — and who didn't.
This bundle gives you everything I know, plus direct access to me.
What's Included:
📘 SDE to FAANG EM: The Recruiter's Transition Guide Should you even make this switch? The 7-question decision framework, IC vs. EM tradeoffs, FAANG company-specific breakdown, and your 90-day transition plan.
📄 EM Resume Template for SDEs Making the Jump Your resume needs leadership signals, not just technical output. Exact template showing how to reframe IC experience for FAANG EM roles — with before/after examples.
📋 EM Interview Cheat Sheet for FAANG Companies One-page quick reference. The questions they'll ask, STAR+L framework, Leadership Principle alignment, and the signals they're evaluating. Print it. Pin it. Review before every interview.
📕 Cracking the EM Interview: FAANG Insider Prep (₹499) The complete interview breakdown: People Leadership (35-40%), System Design (25-30%), Execution (20-25%), Coding (10-15%). Plus company-specific prep for Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.
This is where it gets personal. Use this call however you need:
- Resume review and feedback
- Career path decision (IC vs. EM)
- Mock interview questions with live feedback
- Company-specific strategy (which FAANG to target first)
- Salary negotiation advice
- Anything else on your mind
Why the consultation changes everything:
The guides give you the system. The consultation applies it to your situation.
Everyone's path is different. Maybe you're at TCS wondering if you can jump straight to Google EM. Maybe you're already at Amazon as an SDE and want to convert internally. Maybe you're not sure if EM is right for you at all.
30 minutes with someone who's been on the other side of the table — who's actually made these hiring decisions — is worth more than 100 hours of YouTube videos.
Who this is for:
✅ SDEs with 4-6 YOE ready to transition to EM
✅ Engineers targeting their first EM role at Google, Amazon, Meta, or Microsoft
✅ Anyone who wants the complete system and personalized guidance
Who this is NOT for:
❌ Experienced EMs looking to level up to Director (I have other offerings for that)
❌ People who just want templates without doing the work
❌ Anyone not serious about the FAANG bar
The 90-Day Path:
Weeks 1-2: Read the Transition Guide. Make your IC vs. EM decision.
Weeks 3-4: Rewrite your resume using the template.
Week 5: Book your 1:1 consultation. Get personalized feedback on your resume, your plan, and your target companies.
Weeks 6-10: Study the Interview Prep Guide. Practice STAR stories. Use the Cheat Sheet daily.
Weeks 11-12: Apply to 5-10 roles. You're ready.
18 years at Google, Microsoft, Airbnb. 10,000+ resumes reviewed. 2,000+ interviews conducted.
This bundle is everything I wish I could tell every SDE who asks me "How do I become an EM at FAANG?"