Why LeetCode Won’t Get You Hired Anymore (Do This Instead)

Tech interviews are being flipped upside down... AI is killing LeetCode, cheating tools are going viral, and companies like Amazon and Meta are scrambling to keep up. In this video, you'll learn what’s actually replacing LeetCode, why top startups are ditching brain teasers, and how you can future-proof your software engineering career. 🚀 SWE LAUNCHPAD Join my community of like-minded, aspiring tech professionals. Inside, you'll learn How to break Into tech with practical resources, job prep guidance, and real industry insights you won’t find in school. → https://swelaunchpad.com ✉️ TECH NEWSLETTER Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips & advance to propel your growth, and access exclusive resources to stay competitive in tech. → https://sajjaad.substack.com/ 🧑‍💻 LEARN TO CODE Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript. → https://coddy.tech/ (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!) 🍿 WATCH NEXT What Do Software Engineers ACTUALLY Do? https://youtu.be/iIxZrYzJJ7I?si=6m9ILgxKy4LNRXPw ⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajjaad.khader/ 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajjaadkhader 🌍 My website: https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job 00:00 The Interview Hiring Process: A Complete Overhaul 00:21 In This Video... 00:38 The Death of LeetCode 01:28 The First Problem With LeetCode 02:06 Using AI To Cheat Your Way Into FAANG 04:06 The Real Problem with LeetCode 05:35 The New & Improved Interview Methods 07:20 How to Prepare for New Interview Styles 07:28 The Projects That Actually Matter 09:01 The Second Way Interviews Are Changing 10:38 How to Prepare for System Design Interviews 11:00 Free Resource for System Design Interviews