You've mastered Python.

You've built ML pipelines.

You can optimize gradient descent in your sleep.

So why do FAANG interviews still feel like a black box?

Because the game changed.

Mid-level and senior Data Science roles at FAANG and elite startups aren't won with LeetCode anymore.

They're won by candidates who think like architects, lead without titles, and turn ambiguous business problems into scalable ML systems.

The hiring bar?

You need to speak fluently about:

- Real-time ML pipelines that serve 100M users

- Metric design that drives $10M+ product decisions

- Causal inference that proves impact, not just correlation

- System design that balances latency, cost, and privacy

But here's the problem: No one teaches this openly.

Introducing: FAANG Data Science Interview Playbook

The definitive guide for ambitious data scientists aiming to break into mid-level to senior roles at FAANG, unicorn startups, or high-growth tech companies.

Built by a Top 1% Topmate Mentor who's coached 100+ mentees through actual FAANG hiring loops—this isn't recycled Medium articles or generic frameworks.

This is 20+ battle-tested strategies covering what actually gets you hired.

Plus: The Interview Excellence Checklist

A 20-point self-assessment tool to audit your mastery across every pillar—from distributed systems to ethical AI to cross-functional influence.

Score yourself. Identify gaps. Dominate your prep.

Who This Is For

✅ Mid-level DS (2-5 years) preparing for senior IC roles at FAANG or unicorns

✅ Senior analysts transitioning into pure DS at elite companies

✅ ML engineers pivoting to product-focused DS positions

✅ Anyone stuck in loops despite strong technical fundamentals ❌ NOT for: Fresh grads, junior roles, or people looking for basic SQL/Python prep

The Red Pill Moment

You can keep doing what you're doing—grinding LeetCode, watching YouTube tutorials, hoping the next interview magically clicks.

Or you can learn the actual game from someone who's seen 100+ candidates succeed (and fail) at this exact level.

If you're serious about landing a FAANG or elite startup role in the next 6 months, this is your unfair advantage.

No fluff. No repetition.

Just everything they didn't teach you in bootcamps—delivered with precision.

Ready to Level Up?🚀

Get the Playbook Now and start thinking like the architect they want to hire.

Questions? Hit me up on LinkedIn or book a 1:1 strategy call to accelerate your prep.

Tezan Sahu

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