Cracking the Product Manager Tech Interview: Think Like a PM in Tech

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“What exactly are they testing when they ask you to design an upload feature or explain REST APIs?” In this free 45-minute event, Zen Li (PM at AWS, former SWE at Amazon & Microsoft, and top-rated Leland coach) will demystify the technical interview for Product Managers. Technical interviews can be one of the most intimidating parts of the PM hiring process, especially for candidates without engineering backgrounds. But here’s the truth: PM tech interviews aren’t about being a coder—they’re about being a clear, credible, collaborative thinker. In this session, Zen will walk through: • The 4 types of technical PM questions used by top tech companies • The biggest traps candidates fall into (even ones with engineering backgrounds!) • Real before/after resume and response examples from PM candidates • A practical framework for answering technical questions with strategy and structure • Tactical tips to learn technical concepts, communicate with clarity, and prepare effectively Whether you’re a bootcamp grad, an MBA pivoting into tech, or a seasoned PM who wants to polish your edge—this session will help you show up with confidence when the conversation gets technical.

This event is great for Aspiring and early-career PMs who feel overwhelmed by technical interviews Career switchers from marketing, design, ops, or other non-technical roles aiming for PM Experienced PMs seeking to sharpen their technical storytelling and interview game Engineers moving into PM who want to reframe their technical depth in a PM context

Hosted By Zen L.

4.9

35 Reviews

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Experience level: Group Product Manager

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I work closely with product managers to support them on their career journey. If you need a thorough resume review, guidance for behavioral interviews, referrals, or help in building both soft skills and technical skills, I'm here to assist. Additionally, I can help you iterate the vision and strategy of your product or business to excel in your role. Whether you're just starting out, looking to transition to a new role, or aiming to level up in your current position, I'm dedicated to being your career companion!