What we will do in this session

• Simulate a realistic system design interview

• Work through a design problem step-by-step

• Discuss scalability, trade-offs, and architecture decisions

• Learn how to approach unknown system design questions

• Identify strengths and areas of improvement

• Get clear feedback on communication and design thinking

Who this is for

• Engineers preparing for system design interviews

• Backend engineers targeting SDE2 / SDE3 / Staff / Principal roles

• Developers who understand concepts but struggle applying them

• Anyone wanting realistic interview practice

• 5 min — understanding your background and goals

• 30 min — system design problem discussion

• 10 min — deeper architecture questions

• 15 min — structured feedback and improvement areas

• Clear approach to solving system design problems

• Honest feedback on your thinking and communication

• Insights on how interviewers evaluate system design

• Actionable steps to improve before interviews