Most technical interview prep fails for one reason: people optimize for volume, not system. You can solve 200 problems and still underperform in interviews if you don’t train timing, communication, and feedback loops. This is the 8-week framework I use for engineers who are preparing while working full-time. Who this is for Software engineers with limited prep time (60–90 mins on weekdays) Candidates targeting backend/full-stack/senior roles Anyone who wants structure instead of random grinding Why typical prep breaks down Common patterns: Doing random problems with no sequencing Ignoring system design until too late Practicing coding, but not explaining decisions clearly Treating behavioral prep as last-minute “story writing” Interview success is multi-dimensional. You need: Problem-solving accuracy Time management Communication quality System design tradeoff clarity Behavioral story depth The 8-week framework Weeks 1–2: Baseline + gap map Goal: establish where you are and what to prioritize.…