Welcome to The $100K Engineer
Inspired by Gergely Orosz and Joel Spolsky
In 2024, I landed a job that paid me more than $100K a year. It wasn't luck — it was preparation, persistence, and learning how to grow like an engineer. I studied hard, especially for Big Tech interviews like Meta and Amazon, learning what really matters: systems design, algorithmic thinking, and how to build and communicate like a high-level engineer.
Now I’m sharing that journey — and what I continue to learn — here.
This Substack is for software engineers who are aiming high. Whether you're targeting a job at FAANG, the next unicorn startup, or a top-tier remote company, The $100K Engineer will help you grow into the kind of developer who not only gets the job — but thrives in it.
What you’ll find here:
Deep dives into technical topics that actually matter in interviews: must-know algorithms, systems design patterns (like how YouTube or Meta designs at scale), and real examples from my prep journey.
Personal reflections on breaking into high-paying tech roles.
Tips on standing out in the hiring process, negotiating offers, and accelerating your career once you're in.
I was inspired to start this by writers like Gergely Orosz (yes, I speak a bit of Hungarian 🇭🇺, too) — whose work demystifies tech growth — and by Joel Spolsky, whose blog I devoured in the 2000s.
Who should subscribe?
Engineers prepping for Big Tech interviews
Developers aiming to cross the $100K salary mark (and keep climbing)
Self-taught or bootcamp grads who want a roadmap to serious tech jobs
Anyone hungry to grow as a technical problem-solver and build real impact
I’ll keep it practical, personal, and focused. If that sounds like your kind of content, subscribe and let’s grow together.