Leland+ for Software Engineering

Email and LinkedIn Networking Templates for Outreach

A set of customizable templates for warm introductions and cold outreach via email or LinkedIn, tailored for job searches, MBA networking, and career pivots.

How to Ace Your Tech Leadership Interview

A structured guide based on 20+ years of tech industry experience, covering how to prepare for and excel in leadership interviews.

Amazon Behavioral Interview Workbook – Practice Questions

A comprehensive list of Amazon behavioral interview questions organized by leadership principle, ideal for mapping STAR stories and preparing targeted responses.

Software Developer Resume Example

Land your dream tech job! See an example of a successful software developer's resume that highlights projects, skills, and experience.

Software & Data Science Resume Example

See a real resume that landed jobs in software engineering and data science. We break down what makes it stand out and how to get hired.

Session 2 Recording

Session 2 from Mar26 Software Engineering bootcamp

Landing Your Tech Internship: A Recruiting Panel

Learn about landing top tech internships from expert coaches who've worked at LinkedIn, Google, Visa, Tesla, and more.

Top 5 tips for Technical Interviews

Technical interviews are your proving ground. You have to demonstrate clarity of thought, coding precision, and composure under pressure. The difference between a maybe and a hire often comes down to a few key moves. In this session, we’ll break down the five tactics that consistently elevate SWE performance. You’ll learn how to attack problems strategically, communicate like a collaborator, avoid silent mistakes, manage your time with intent, and navigate tough moments without losing momentum. If you want to step into your next technical interview confident, controlled, and ready to deliver, this is your edge.

System Design Interview: Quick Reference Guide

A quick reference guide to nail your next system design interview. This video covers data considerations and how to structure your response for a perfect score.

Office Hours with a Senior Software Engineer [5/24/2026] (Recording)

We're going to help you get clarity around these questions: 1. Is software a good fit for the life I want? 2. What does it take to become a software engineer? This will also be an open session to ask a question about software from someone who has been living and breathing it for the last decade. People of all experience levels are welcome!

How to excel in your first 6 months

Are you a new software engineer eager to make a strong impression in your first six months? Join me, Lance, for an insightful session tailored to help you excel in your role. As an Engineering Manager at Lucid Software, I've guided numerous engineers to achieve their career goals. My approach focuses on setting clear goals and ensuring consistent progress, no matter how ambitious your goals may be. With a background in Computer Science from Brigham Young University and extensive experience managing teams of 10-15 engineers, I am passionate about helping you navigate the early stages of your software engineering career. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to accelerate your growth and set yourself up for success.

Build Your Software Engineering Resume

A strong software engineering resume does more than list languages and tools, it demonstrates impact, ownership, and technical depth in a way that quickly signals readiness to hiring managers. In this session, you’ll learn how to structure your resume, quantify your contributions, highlight meaningful projects, and tailor your experience for internships or full-time roles. Whether you’re a student, career switcher, or early-career engineer, you’ll leave with a clear framework to turn your resume into a powerful interview magnet. Space is limited, so RSVP to secure your spot. We’re excited to be on the software engineering journey with you!

Ask Me Anything as a Software Engineering Interviewer

Ever wondered what interviewers are actually thinking during a technical interview? In this open AMA session, get candid insights from a software engineering interviewer on what stands out, what raises red flags, and how hiring decisions are really made. We’ll cover technical screens, system design, behavioral questions, evaluation criteria, and how to recover from mistakes mid-interview. Bring your toughest questions and walk away with practical, insider advice to approach your next interview with clarity and confidence.

How Engineers Avoid Burnout During Recruiting Cycles

After this session, you will be able to identify the specific cognitive load patterns that accumulate into burnout and apply practical frameworks for restructuring your workload before you hit a wall. We will cover how to audit where your mental energy actually goes in a typical sprint, how to communicate capacity limits to managers without signaling disengagement, and how to build sustainable systems for context-switching across complex codebases.

Your Ticket to STEM Graduate School Admission

Short guide to STEM graduate programs, required application documents, and essay advice

Your Guide to STEM Graduate School Admissions

Recording of a Leland webinar I presented on 02 Jan 2026 demystifying STEM graduate school admissions types and deliverables

How I’d Prepare to Land a SWE Offer in 90 Days (If I Were Starting Today)

Landing a software engineering offer in today’s market requires focus, structure, and the right priorities. This session breaks down how to approach SWE interview prep over 90 days if you were starting from scratch today. In this event, you’ll learn how to structure a realistic 90-day preparation plan, prioritize data structures and algorithms, practice coding efficiently, and prepare for behavioral and system design interviews. We’ll also cover common mistakes candidates make and how to stay consistent without burning out. Whether you’re early in your journey or restarting your prep, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap and actionable next steps

The $100K H-1B Pathway: Landing Your Role in BigTech

Breaking into Big Tech on an H-1B can feel overwhelming, but the right strategy can dramatically increase your odds. In this session, we’ll break down how candidates successfully land six-figure roles at top tech companies while navigating visa considerations, recruiting timelines, and employer sponsorship realities. You’ll learn how to position your skills for high-impact roles, target companies and teams that regularly sponsor, and avoid common mistakes that limit international candidates’ opportunities. Whether you’re early in your search or actively recruiting, this session will give you a clearer roadmap to securing a Big Tech role that supports long-term career growth in the U.S.