Application-only · Limited capacity

The playbook is free. The accelerator puts me in your corner.

Every lesson and problem stays open. You’re not paying for hidden content. You’re paying for direct access to me: a plan built around your target roles, weekly 1:1 coaching, honest feedback, and accountability through interview day.

8 weeks · Direct access to Ryan · Built around your interview timeline

What you’re paying for

Not more content. More attention.

The self-guided system is complete. Choose coaching only when faster feedback and real accountability are worth the investment.

SELF-GUIDED$0

The full playbook

Everything you need to prepare independently.

  • Full pattern library
  • Top 100 problem set
  • Eight-week roadmap
  • Quizzes and flashcards
  • Practice workspace
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The feedback loop

A high-touch plan for a real interview timeline.

  • A weekly plan tailored to your gaps
  • One private coaching session each week
  • A private async channel with clear response windows
  • Mock interviews with detailed debriefs
  • Feedback on code and communication
  • Accountability through interview week
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The format

Eight weeks, adjusted to your interview calendar.

We start with evidence, not a generic syllabus. The sequence changes when your interviews, gaps, or performance change.

  1. 00

    Diagnostic

    Map the target, run a baseline rep, and identify the few gaps actually costing you interviews.

  2. 01–02

    Build the system

    Tighten pattern recognition, problem setup, and how you explain your thinking.

  3. 03–05

    Pressure reps

    Use timed work, mocks, and a review loop that turns misses into the next week’s plan.

  4. 06–07

    Target the role

    Focus practice around your companies, level, and remaining weak spots.

  5. 08

    Interview mode

    Finish with final reps and a clear routine for the days that matter.

Who this is for

A fit if the stakes are real and the calendar is moving.

GOOD FIT
  • You’re interviewing now or expect to within 4–12 weeks.
  • You can protect 7–10 focused hours each week.
  • You’ve consumed advice but need a plan and feedback loop.
  • You’re willing to explain your thinking and repeat uncomfortable reps.
NOT THE FIT
  • You want a hidden answer bank. There isn’t one.
  • You want job placement or a guaranteed offer.
  • You can’t protect consistent practice time yet.
  • You need 24/7 on-demand tutoring.

I take a small number of engineers at a time because I do the coaching myself. If I don’t think I can materially help, I’ll say so.

Direct means direct

You work with the person behind the playbook.

I built SWE Playbook to turn noisy interview prep into a repeatable system. In the accelerator, we apply that system to your actual gaps, target roles, and interview dates. There’s no handoff to a coach you’ve never met.

Before you apply

Clear answers. No funnel fog.

Is the curriculum included?

Yes—and it is also available free to everyone. The accelerator adds direct coaching, feedback, and accountability.

Is this another course?

No. The curriculum is the course, and it is free. This is a private coaching engagement built around your actual interview plan.

Do you guarantee an offer?

No. This program does not guarantee a hiring outcome. I can improve the process and the quality of your reps; no honest coach can promise the decision another company will make.

How many people do you take?

Only as many as I can coach personally. When capacity is full, new inquiries move to a waitlist.

What does it cost?

This is a multi-thousand-dollar, high-touch program. Exact pricing and payment options are shared before a fit call—no surprise pitch.

Ready for direct support?

Bring the interviews. I’ll help build the plan.

Tell me where you are, what you’re targeting, and what keeps breaking down. I review every inquiry personally.

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