FAANG+ Interview Preparation
Complete guide to acing interviews at top tech companies
Company Interview Processes
Google6-8 weeks
Google Interview Process
Process:
- 1.Phone Screen
- 2.Technical Interviews (2-3)
- 3.On-site (4-5 rounds)
- 4.Hiring Committee
Focus Areas:
AlgorithmsSystem DesignLeadershipGoogliness
Meta6-8 weeks
Meta Interview Process
Process:
- 1.Initial Screening
- 2.Technical Phone Screen
- 3.Virtual On-site (4-5)
- 4.Team Matching
Focus Areas:
CodingSystem DesignProduct SenseBehavioral
Amazon8-10 weeks
Amazon Interview Process
Process:
- 1.Online Assessment
- 2.Phone Interview
- 3.Virtual On-site (4-5)
- 4.Bar Raiser
Focus Areas:
Leadership PrinciplesSystem DesignCodingBehavioral
Apple8-10 weeks
Apple Interview Process
Process:
- 1.Recruiter Call
- 2.Technical Screen
- 3.On-site (4-6 rounds)
- 4.Executive Review
Focus Areas:
Domain KnowledgeSystem DesignCodingCulture Fit
Microsoft6-8 weeks
Microsoft Interview Process
Process:
- 1.Initial Screen
- 2.Technical Interview
- 3.On-site (4-5 rounds)
- 4.As Appropriate
Focus Areas:
AlgorithmsSystem DesignProblem SolvingTeam Fit
Netflix4-6 weeks
Netflix Interview Process
Process:
- 1.Recruiter Screen
- 2.Technical Deep Dive
- 3.On-site (Culture Fit)
- 4.Executive Interview
Focus Areas:
High ImpactSystem DesignCulture FitBusiness Impact
8-Week Study Plan
1-2
20-25 hours/week
Fundamentals
- •Data Structures Review
- •Algorithm Complexity
- •Language Proficiency
- •Basic System Design
3-4
25-30 hours/week
Core Algorithms
- •Graph Algorithms
- •Dynamic Programming
- •Search & Sort
- •Advanced DS
5-6
25-30 hours/week
System Design
- •Scalability
- •Databases
- •Caching
- •API Design
- •Real Systems
7-8
20-25 hours/week
Company-Specific
- •Leadership Principles (Amazon)
- •Product Sense (Meta)
- •Googliness (Google)
- •Mock Interviews
Special Focus Areas
Amazon Leadership Principles
1Customer Obsession
2Ownership
3Invent and Simplify
4Are Right, A Lot
5Learn and Be Curious
6Hire and Develop the Best
Meta Product Sense Framework
- 1
Clarify the Problem
Ask questions to understand scope and goals
- 2
Identify Users
Define target users and their needs
- 3
Brainstorm Solutions
Generate multiple solution approaches
- 4
Prioritize Features
Use frameworks like RICE or Kano
- 5
Define Metrics
Identify success metrics and tracking
- 6
Discuss Trade-offs
Consider limitations and alternatives
Mock Interview Schedule
| Week | Focus | Mock Interviews | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Coding Fundamentals | 2-3 | LeetCode Easy/Medium |
| 3-4 | Algorithms | 3-4 | LeetCode Medium/Hard |
| 5-6 | System Design | 2-3 | Design Guru, YouTube |
| 7-8 | Full Mock | 4-5 | Pramp, Interviewing.io |