Mastering the Tech Interview
Expert advice for those seeking jobs in technology. By Sam Erickson, who writes StackChief.
Who it's for
- Engineers preparing for a software job interview
- Candidates who already practice coding problems and want advice on the rest of the process
- Anyone who wants a short read rather than a 600-page prep guide
Who it isn't for
- Practicing algorithm or coding problems — pair it with a problem-focused book for that
- System design deep dives
The details
- Format: Kindle eBook, 37 pages
- Reading time: about an hour
- Published: December 2020
- Price: see the current price on Amazon
Questions
How long does it take to read?
About an hour. It's a 37-page Kindle book written to be read in one sitting.
Is it a coding interview problem book?
No. It's advice on the interview process itself. If you need practice problems, use it alongside a problem-focused book.
Do I need a Kindle?
No. Kindle books can be read in the free Kindle app on phones, tablets, computers and in a web browser.
Who wrote it?
Sam Erickson, the pen name of the software engineer who writes StackChief, with more than 20 years in the industry at companies from Fortune 500s to startups.
Free interview prep on StackChief
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- LLM Interview Questions (2026): 15 Debugging Scenarios With Answers
- Coding Interviews in the Age of AI: What Changed
- Anthropic Coding Interview Dropped by One Manager: What It Means
- Software Engineer Salary 2026: Pay by Level, City and Remote Status
- Interview readiness checklist
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