Software Engineering Interview Preparation
Personalized preparation for coding interviews, LeetCode-style problems, algorithms, data structures, mock technical interviews, and quantitative developer roles.
Graph Algorithms
We practice shortest paths, BFS, DFS, topological sorting, Dijkstra’s algorithm, and how to recognize graph patterns in interviews.
Dynamic Programming
Minimum edit distance table for converting “FOX” into “FROG”.
| ∅ | F | R | O | G | |
| ∅ | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| O | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| X | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Edit distance is a classic dynamic programming problem. Students learn how to define states, transitions, base cases, and recurrence relations instead of memorizing solutions.
Interview Prep That Builds Real Skill
Interviewing for a software development role is usually a very stressful and challenging process. Landing a strong software engineering job requires not only a solid understanding of computer science and programming fundamentals, but also substantial preparation and practice.
Many highly capable candidates underestimate the importance of interview preparation and are ultimately passed over despite having strong technical ability. I help students and professionals prepare by focusing on both technical mastery and interview strategy.
Just as athletes benefit from a coach who helps structure their training and build the confidence and mental fortitude needed to perform under pressure, I help students structure and pace their interview preparation so they can strengthen their problem-solving skills, build confidence, and feel prepared on interview day.
What We Can Work On
- Reviewing data structures such as linked lists, hash tables, binary trees, heaps, tries, stacks, queues, and graphs.
- Going over major algorithmic techniques, including DFS, BFS, topological sort, Dijkstra’s algorithm, dynamic programming, recursion, backtracking, greedy algorithms, and binary search.
- Making sure that you're comfortable in at least one modern programming language such as Python, C++ or Java.
- Practicing general interview strategies, including communication, debugging, problem decomposition, and handling pressure.
Topics Covered
Algorithms & Data Structures
- Dynamic Programming
- Graphs, Trees, Tries
- DFS / BFS
- Disjoint Set Union (DSU) / Union-Find Algorithm
- Heaps and Priority Queues
- Binary Search
- Greedy Algorithms
- Backtracking
- Recursion
- Sorting Algorithms
Programming & Interview Skills
- Python
- C++
- Java
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Debugging Techniques
- Clean Code
- Interview Communication
- Problem Solving Under Pressure
Mock Technical Interviews
I also offer realistic mock technical interview sessions conducted over Zoom. These sessions are designed to simulate the pressure and pacing of actual software engineering interviews while providing detailed feedback on problem-solving approach, coding style, communication, debugging, and overall interview performance.
Flexible Lesson Packages
I offer a range of lesson formats, from a one-time two-hour crash course to multi-session packages of 10 hours or more for candidates who want deeper and more comprehensive preparation.
Who This Is For
This preparation is appropriate for:
- College students preparing for internships
- Software engineers preparing for technical interviews
- Career changers entering software engineering
- High school students preparing for advanced programming competitions
- Professionals preparing for quantitative developer or machine learning engineering roles
MIT Education and Industry Experience
I studied mathematics and computer science at MIT and have worked in software engineering, technology, and quantitative finance. My tutoring combines rigorous technical foundations with practical industry experience.
I have participated in interviewing infrastructure, software engineering, quantitative research, and quantitative developer candidates for D. E. Shaw, Bloomberg, Millennium, and Balyasny Asset Management. I help students build the technical skills, problem-solving ability, and confidence needed to perform well in these highly competitive interviews.
Prepare with Confidence
Whether you are preparing for your first coding interview or targeting highly competitive software engineering and quantitative roles, personalized preparation can make a major difference.