Career Guidance for Software Engineers

Thinking about breaking into product-based companies but unsure what to prepare, where to start, or what actually matters?

In this 30-minute 1:1 career guidance session, I’ll help you build a practical, personalized roadmap based on your current experience and career goals.

We can discuss:

• How to prepare for product-based companies

• Backend engineering roadmap and skills that matter

• DSA & System Design preparation strategy

• Resume and LinkedIn/profile improvement

• Switching from service-based to product-based companies

• Career growth as an SDE

• Interview preparation and planning

• Projects and skills that actually make a difference

• How to stand out despite coming from a tier-2/tier-3 college

• Real-world expectations from backend engineers

Who is this for?

• Students preparing for placements

• SDE Intern / SDE-1 candidates

• Backend engineers looking to switch companies

• Developers who feel stuck or confused about what to prepare

• Professionals looking to transition from service-based to product-based companies

The goal: Help you cut through the noise, identify what you should focus on, and leave with a clear, actionable preparation plan for your next career move.