Maddy Zhang

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Senior software engineer (ex-Google) sharing career / tech tips and coding memes! When I'm not online or crying over my code, I love board games, running, and mysteries 🤍 ✉️ [email protected] * all opinions my own

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Fastest Way to Learn DSA in 2026 | Full Roadmap

Fastest Way to Learn DSA in 2026 | Full Roadmap Maddy Zhang

11.7K views - 1 day ago

Stop Wasting Time: This is how Data Analysts Get Hired in 2026

Stop Wasting Time: This is how Data Analysts Get Hired in 2026 Maddy Zhang

6.3K views - 1 week ago

Everything I learned at MIT in 10 Minutes

Everything I learned at MIT in 10 Minutes Maddy Zhang

54.1K views - 2 weeks ago

How to get into Quant in 2026 | Skills, Resources & Interviews

How to get into Quant in 2026 | Skills, Resources & Interviews Maddy Zhang

17.7K views - 3 weeks ago

WTF is Wrong with the Tech Job Market in 2026 ?

WTF is Wrong with the Tech Job Market in 2026 ? Maddy Zhang

53K views - 4 weeks ago

AI Replaced 80% of Coding, Only These 6 Skills Are Left

AI Replaced 80% of Coding, Only These 6 Skills Are Left Maddy Zhang

59.5K views - 1 month ago

Fastest way to become an AI Engineer in 2026 | Skills, Projects & Salary

Fastest way to become an AI Engineer in 2026 | Skills, Projects & Salary Maddy Zhang

181K views - 1 month ago

This RESUME got me 15+ software engineering interviews | OPENAI, META, AMAZON & NETFLIX

This RESUME got me 15+ software engineering interviews | OPENAI, META, AMAZON & NETFLIX Maddy Zhang

10.2K views - 1 month ago

Pinterest Interview Experience | $500K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Prep Tips

Pinterest Interview Experience | $500K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Prep Tips Maddy Zhang

5.8K views - 1 month ago

I Tried 50 AI Engineering Courses. Here Are the Top 5

I Tried 50 AI Engineering Courses. Here Are the Top 5 Maddy Zhang

47K views - 2 months ago

Data Structures was HARD until I Learned these 8 Patterns

Data Structures was HARD until I Learned these 8 Patterns Maddy Zhang

51.7K views - 2 months ago

Databricks Interview Experience | $600K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Prep Tips

Databricks Interview Experience | $600K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Prep Tips Maddy Zhang

18.6K views - 2 months ago

Everything I learned at Google in 11 Minutes

Everything I learned at Google in 11 Minutes Maddy Zhang

32.7K views - 2 months ago

Amazon Principal Engineer on Layoffs, Bad Managers, Promotions & Big Tech Reality | Steve Huynh

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Amazon Principal Engineer on Layoffs, Bad Managers, Promotions & Big Tech Reality | Steve Huynh Maddy Zhang and A Life Engineered

59.7K views - 3 months ago

Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Software Engineer

Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Software Engineer Maddy Zhang

7.8K views - 3 months ago

Meta Interview Experience | $500K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Preparation Tips

Meta Interview Experience | $500K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Preparation Tips Maddy Zhang

9.6K views - 3 months ago

If You Want A Software Engineer Internship In 2025, Do This

If You Want A Software Engineer Internship In 2025, Do This Maddy Zhang

16K views - 3 months ago

OpenAI Interview Experience | $500K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Preparation Tips

OpenAI Interview Experience | $500K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Preparation Tips Maddy Zhang

118.3K views - 3 months ago

How I got a $400K+ REMOTE JOB | My Exact Strategy

How I got a $400K+ REMOTE JOB | My Exact Strategy Maddy Zhang

36.3K views - 4 months ago

It took me 9+ years to realize what I’ll tell you in 8 minutes

It took me 9+ years to realize what I’ll tell you in 8 minutes Maddy Zhang

22.3K views - 4 months ago

Why She Quit Her 6-Figure Data Scientist Job | Life After 9-5, Startups, Content Creation

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Why She Quit Her 6-Figure Data Scientist Job | Life After 9-5, Startups, Content Creation Maddy Zhang and Maggie In Data

1.2K views - 4 months ago

4 RESUME PROJECTS That Will Actually Get You HIRED In 2025

4 RESUME PROJECTS That Will Actually Get You HIRED In 2025 Maddy Zhang

170.5K views - 4 months ago

Top High-Paying Tech Jobs That AI Can't REPLACE

Top High-Paying Tech Jobs That AI Can't REPLACE Maddy Zhang

6.3K views - 5 months ago

Fastest Way to Learn DSA | Full Roadmap

Fastest Way to Learn DSA | Full Roadmap Maddy Zhang

108.3K views - 5 months ago

Is Leetcode DEAD in the Age of AI?

Is Leetcode DEAD in the Age of AI? Maddy Zhang

3.9K views - 5 months ago

10 System Design Concepts Every Senior SWE Should Know

10 System Design Concepts Every Senior SWE Should Know Maddy Zhang

2K views - 5 months ago

How to Become an AI Engineer in 2025 (complete roadmap)

How to Become an AI Engineer in 2025 (complete roadmap) Maddy Zhang

6.1K views - 5 months ago

Why She Quit Her $300,000 Google Engineer Job

Why She Quit Her $300,000 Google Engineer Job Maddy Zhang

2.9K views - 6 months ago

My Software Engineer Journey + How to Get Started in 2025

My Software Engineer Journey + How to Get Started in 2025 Maddy Zhang

6.9K views - 6 months ago

Top 8 Search & Sort Algorithms for Coding Interviews

Top 8 Search & Sort Algorithms for Coding Interviews Maddy Zhang

1.3K views - 6 months ago

Why She Quit Her $300,000 Microsoft Job

Why She Quit Her $300,000 Microsoft Job Maddy Zhang

2.4K views - 6 months ago

The Truth About SWE Salaries: How Much FAANG Engineers REALLY Make

The Truth About SWE Salaries: How Much FAANG Engineers REALLY Make Maddy Zhang

2K views - 7 months ago

Hate Networking? Watch This. (Tips for Software Engineer Introverts)

Hate Networking? Watch This. (Tips for Software Engineer Introverts) Maddy Zhang

1.7K views - 7 months ago

From Dropout to Google Principal Analytics Lead: Here's How She Cracked FAANG (twice!)

From Dropout to Google Principal Analytics Lead: Here's How She Cracked FAANG (twice!) Maddy Zhang

1.8K views - 7 months ago

5 Tips to Crush Your First Software Engineering Internship (from an Ex-Google SWE)

5 Tips to Crush Your First Software Engineering Internship (from an Ex-Google SWE) Maddy Zhang

697 views - 7 months ago

$20,000 Hackathon Winner: Her 6-Figure Start-Up & College Dropout Journey

$20,000 Hackathon Winner: Her 6-Figure Start-Up & College Dropout Journey Maddy Zhang

1.1K views - 8 months ago

How I Got Into MIT With Zero Coding Experience (And Graduated Early)

How I Got Into MIT With Zero Coding Experience (And Graduated Early) Maddy Zhang

4.7K views - 8 months ago

The REAL Reasons Why Software Engineers are Leaving Big Tech

The REAL Reasons Why Software Engineers are Leaving Big Tech Maddy Zhang

23.1K views - 8 months ago

Why People Hate Javascript

Why People Hate Javascript Maddy Zhang

2.3K views - 8 months ago

Why I Left Google

Why I Left Google Maddy Zhang

5.2K views - 8 months ago

How I’d Learn to Code in 2025 (and Get Hired as a Software Engineer)

How I’d Learn to Code in 2025 (and Get Hired as a Software Engineer) Maddy Zhang

2.7K views - 9 months ago

Weekend of a Software Engineer in Chicago | Quizbowl nationals, remote work

Weekend of a Software Engineer in Chicago | Quizbowl nationals, remote work Maddy Zhang

960 views - 9 months ago

From Nepal to US Senior Software Engineer: Her Inspiring Tech Journey

From Nepal to US Senior Software Engineer: Her Inspiring Tech Journey Maddy Zhang

19.1K views - 9 months ago

How I Went From Being Bad at Coding to Working at Google

How I Went From Being Bad at Coding to Working at Google Maddy Zhang

3.7K views - 9 months ago

The Truth About the Software Engineering Job Market in 2025 - Will AI Replace Us All?

The Truth About the Software Engineering Job Market in 2025 - Will AI Replace Us All? Maddy Zhang

6.5K views - 9 months ago

Full-Time STANFORD Student and AI Startup Founder: Here's How She Does It

Full-Time STANFORD Student and AI Startup Founder: Here's How She Does It Maddy Zhang

1.9K views - 10 months ago

Weekend of a Software Engineer: Youtube Event, Friends, Board Games in Seattle

Weekend of a Software Engineer: Youtube Event, Friends, Board Games in Seattle Maddy Zhang

823 views - 10 months ago

How This AI Cheating Tool EXPOSES the Broken Tech Hiring Process

How This AI Cheating Tool EXPOSES the Broken Tech Hiring Process Maddy Zhang

1.6K views - 10 months ago

This RESUME Got Me 20+ Software Engineering Interviews (as a New Grad)

This RESUME Got Me 20+ Software Engineering Interviews (as a New Grad) Maddy Zhang

3.6K views - 10 months ago

Use THIS STRATEGY to Get Senior Software Engineer Offers (FAANG+)

Use THIS STRATEGY to Get Senior Software Engineer Offers (FAANG+) Maddy Zhang

4K views - 10 months ago

My ETHDenver 2025 Recap: World's Largest Web3 Event Vlog

My ETHDenver 2025 Recap: World's Largest Web3 Event Vlog Maddy Zhang

1K views - 10 months ago

How to Crack the FAANG+ Coding Interview (Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, IBM)

How to Crack the FAANG+ Coding Interview (Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, IBM) Maddy Zhang

6.2K views - 11 months ago

From Bloomberg to Google: How Leetcode Took Her from $200 to $200,000

From Bloomberg to Google: How Leetcode Took Her from $200 to $200,000 Maddy Zhang

6.3K views - 11 months ago

My 2025 Desk Setup for Remote Work (WFH)!

My 2025 Desk Setup for Remote Work (WFH)! Maddy Zhang

2.9K views - 11 months ago

CES 2025 - the COOLEST tech gadgets

CES 2025 - the COOLEST tech gadgets Maddy Zhang

1.5K views - 1 year ago

My Last Day at Google | software engineer vlog

My Last Day at Google | software engineer vlog Maddy Zhang

12.9K views - 1 year ago