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Platform Engineering PodcastBeyond Cracking the Coding Interview with Mike MroczkaEver wondered how many “perfect” candidates simply learned the test—or how many great engineers get filtered out by bad interview design? Mike Mroczka, interview coach and ex-Googler, shares what really goes on behind technical hiring and how to navigate it to your advantage.What you’ll learn:How leaked question banks and standardized puzzles can distort hiring signals - and where they still helpPractical ways companies can make interviews fairer and harder to game, both on-site and remoteA balanced take on data structures and algorithms: when they’re useful and when they’re noiseTactics to spot and red...
2025-08-201h 08
Agile Thoughts302 Developer resumes are DEAD says Mike MroczkaMentions NBC News about Columbia student selling code interview cheating tool https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/columbia-university-student-trolls-big-tech-ai-tool-job-applications-rcna198454 Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Cracking-Coding-Interview-Successfully/dp/195570600X Free chapters of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://bctci.co/free-chapters
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2025-07-2409 minAgile Thoughts302 Developer resumes are DEAD says Mike MroczkaMentions NBC News about Columbia student selling code interview cheating tool https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/columbia-university-student-trolls-big-tech-ai-tool-job-applications-rcna198454 Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Cracking-Coding-Interview-Successfully/dp/195570600X Free chapters of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://bctci.co/free-chapters
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2025-07-2409 minAgile Thoughts302 Developer resumes are DEAD says Mike MroczkaMentions NBC News about Columbia student selling code interview cheating tool https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/columbia-university-student-trolls-big-tech-ai-tool-job-applications-rcna198454 Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Cracking-Coding-Interview-Successfully/dp/195570600X Free chapters of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://bctci.co/free-chapters
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2025-07-2409 minAgile Thoughts302 Developer resumes are DEAD says Mike MroczkaMentions NBC News about Columbia student selling code interview cheating tool https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/columbia-university-student-trolls-big-tech-ai-tool-job-applications-rcna198454 Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Cracking-Coding-Interview-Successfully/dp/195570600X Free chapters of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: https://bctci.co/free-chapters
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2025-07-2409 minAgile Thoughts300 Cracking coding interviews with Mike MroczkaMentions
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2025-07-1013 minAgile Thoughts300 Cracking coding interviews with Mike MroczkaMentions
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2025-07-1013 minAgile Thoughts300 Cracking coding interviews with Mike MroczkaMentions
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2025-07-1013 minAgile Thoughts300 Cracking coding interviews with Mike MroczkaMentions
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2025-07-1013 min
The Hiring EdgeWhy Your Interview Process is Costing You TalentSend us a textYour interview process might be broken—and costing you top talent.Ex-Google & Salesforce engineer Mike Mroczka, author of Beyond Cracking the CodingInterview, joins us again to break down what most companies get dead wrong about hiring.Whether you're building a Salesforce team or scaling a broader tech org, this episode divesdeep into the mindset and mechanics of smarter hiring.You’ll learn:✔ The #1 red flag in most tech interviews (and how to fix it)✔ Why great engineers bomb int...
2025-05-2818 min
Inspiring Tech LeadersMastering Software Engineering Interviews - Expert Interview Preparation with Mike Mroczka, Author of Beyond Cracking the Coding InterviewI'm excited to present the latest Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast episode, where we dive deep into software engineering interviews and effective interview preparation with Mike Mroczka.Mike, a former software engineer at Google and Salesforce, is the best-selling author behind 'Cracking the Coding Interview' and the highly anticipated sequel, 'Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview.'In this insightful conversation, Mike shares his transition from engineering to interview coaching, and offers proven strategies to excel in software engineering interviews.Whether you are just starting your tech career or aiming for your next...
2025-05-2223 minThe Hiring EdgeAI Cheating in Tech Interviews: Ex-Salesforce Engineer Tells AllSend us a textThis episode is WILD.We sit down with Mike Mroczka—author, ex-Googler, ex-Salesforce employee, and interview coach—to talk about the growing epidemic of AI-assisted cheating in technical interviews. We're not talking theory—this is what’s actually happening in the trenches.Mike breaks down:Why AI makes it easier than ever to fake your way into a six-figure jobHow companies can design smarter, cheat-proof interview systemsWhat red flags recruiters should NEVER ignoreWhy some coaching is helpful—and when it crosses into gray zones💡 If you’...
2025-05-1425 min
Talk Talent To MeDetecting Interview Cheaters with Mike Mroczka Mike Mroczka is an interview coach, author, software engineer, and consultant specializing in helping hiring organizations eliminate cheating in their interview processes. Mike shares the challenges posed by AI tools in coding interviews, the distinction between using resources and cheating, and the necessity of evaluating candidates' foundational knowledge. Mike shares insights on how organizations can design interviews to deter cheating and the tools available for monitoring candidates. The discussion concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of technology in hiring, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new challenges while maintaining a focus on genuine skill assessment. Episode Notes: A...
2025-05-1243 min
Hardcore Soft Skills PodcastHow to Master a Coding Interview: Mike MroczkaHow do you prepare for an interview as a softawre developer? How has the landscape change in the age of AI? In this live episode, Mike Mroczka discussed all how to prepare in each stage and the role of "soft" skills to succeed in technical interviews. Mike Mroczka is a former senior SWE (Google, Salesforce, GE) turned tech hiring consultant. He is a top-rated mentor on interviewing.io and author of viral content on system design and technical interview strategies He is the co-author of the book "Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview: Pass Tough Coding Interviews, Get N...
2025-05-0631 min
Tech and TestCracking Big Tech Interviews with Mike MroczkaSend us a textInterviewing at FAANG and big tech companies can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Mroczka—Senior Software Engineer and contributing author of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview—to demystify the process and share practical strategies to help you land your next role.We break down what to expect in coding interviews, how to approach system design interviews, and the red and green flags you should watch out for—on both sides of the table. Whether you...
2025-05-0256 min