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.

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.

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!

Acing the Behavioral Interview with One Template

This resource shows how a software engineer structures his stories before a behavioral interview. It is meant to exhaustively list a job seeker's key experiences and link them to the most common interview questions.

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.

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.

How AI is Changing Software Engineering Recruiting

AI is transforming software engineering faster than most candidates realize. The hiring playbook that worked a few years ago is no longer enough. In this session, you’ll explore how AI is influencing the recruiting landscape and what that means for aspiring software engineers. We’ll discuss emerging trends, evolving expectations, and how to think strategically about preparing in a market that’s changing in real time. If you want to compete where hiring is headed, not where it used to be, this conversation will help you stay ahead.

Networking: The Secret to Landing a Software Engineering Role

Strong technical skills are essential for software engineering roles, but networking often determines who gets the interview. In this session, you’ll learn how to build authentic connections, reach out strategically to recruiters and engineers, and turn conversations into referrals and opportunities. We’ll cover practical outreach tactics, common mistakes to avoid, and how to position yourself effectively in a competitive hiring market.

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!

Find Your Fit: Where to Apply to Thrive

Where you apply can shape your growth as an engineer as much as the offer itself. In this session, you’ll learn how to evaluate companies by stage, team structure, tech stack, and culture to identify where you’re most likely to thrive. We’ll cover how to align your strengths and goals with the right environments and build a focused, intentional application strategy.