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.

Back-of-the-Envelope Math: A System Design Cheat Sheet Guide Video

A guided tour of the Back-of-the-Envelope Math cheat sheet. We price a photo-sharing startup from scratch: traffic, bandwidth, storage, and the monthly bill, using the sheet one row at a time. Watch it once, then run your own estimate with the sheet beside 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.

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.

Break into SWE, post college! [7/30/2026] (Recording)

Join me for a session where we dive deep on using AI, interviewing effectively, and standing out in 2026

Event in the future [6/30/2026] (Recording)

Join us for an insightful session on software architecture with Hisham, a seasoned software engineer with a wealth of experience across top tech companies like AWS and Leland. With a strong foundation in computer and systems engineering from Ain Shams University and further business acumen from the Kelley School of Business, Hisham has honed his skills in technical vision and back-end web development. In this event, Hisham will delve into the intricacies of software architecture, sharing his expertise from years of designing and developing robust systems at companies like SparkMeter and CoverMyMeds. Whether you're a budding software engineer or a seasoned professional looking to refine your architectural skills, this session promises valuable insights and practical strategies. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register now to secure your spot and take your software engineering skills to the next level!

How to Stand Out as a Software Engineer (and Have Fun Doing It) [7/2/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know how to position yourself as a software engineer in a way that gets noticed, not just reviewed. We'll cover how to build a technical profile that reflects real depth, how to communicate your impact in ways that resonate with hiring teams, and how to stay genuinely motivated through a process that can feel repetitive and discouraging. Attending live means you can ask about your specific situation, whether that's a gap in your background, a role you're unsure about, or a portfolio that feels thin, and hear how an experienced engineer thinks through cases like yours in real time. The coach works directly in this space and brings patterns observed across candidates who have successfully navigated competitive engineering pipelines, sharing a slice of that perspective here.

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.