u/ehuseyn0w

I kept hitting the same wall. I understood every algorithm when someone explained it, and then froze on an interview problem because I could not tell which one it needed. Knowing sliding window and recognising a sliding window problem turned out to be two different skills, and only one of them gets taught.

So I built the missing half. Fifteen unlabelled problems, about seven minutes, no account. You name the pattern each one needs. At the end it says which groups came apart, which pairs you mixed up, and where to start reading.

https://algopath.pro/placement

Behind it is a trainer that does the same thing on a ninety-second clock, and a 150-step course for the patterns you could not name. Code runs in the browser, in JavaScript, Python or PHP. Nothing executes on my server, which was the only way I was willing to run other people's code.

Took me 2 weeks Happy to answer anything about the build, and I would like to know which question in the test felt unfair.

I applied for German citizenship in December 2025 through the Berlin LEA.

A bit of background:

• I've been living in Germany for over 5 years.
• I work in IT.
• I already have permanent residency.
• I submitted all the required documents from the start, including my B1 certificate, Leben in Deutschland certificate, employment contract, and salary slips.

After applying, I was asked not to contact them regarding the status of my application, so I followed that advice.

Around three months later, I started seeing people who had applied after me (at the same Berlin office) already receiving their citizenship certificates/passports.

After four months, I sent a message through the online portal asking for an update. I never received a reply.

Three months later, I contacted them again just to check whether everything was in order and asked if they needed updated salary slips since some time had passed. The only response I got was: "Upload documents if you want to." So I uploaded my latest payslips, but again, there was no further response.

Since then, I've continued seeing more and more people from Berlin who applied after me getting approved one by one.

I understand that citizenship applications can sometimes take up to 24 months, and I don't want to be the person constantly bothering the caseworkers. At the same time, it's becoming increasingly frustrating to watch later applications being processed before mine. As far as I know, my documents are complete, and I haven't been told that anything is missing.

At this point, I'm considering consulting an immigration lawyer, but before I do that, I'd like to hear from others who may have had a similar experience.

What would you recommend? Is it worth involving a lawyer at this stage, or should I just keep waiting?

I have an onsite loop coming up for an Engineering Manager role at Google, based in Poland (Warsaw). Looking for input from anyone who's been through the EM loop recently, ideally in an EMEA office.

A few things I'm trying to figure out:

• What does the EM loop actually cover these days — googleyness, leadership/people management, technical (coding/system design), and "roleplay" rounds? How much weight does each carry?
• For the technical rounds, is it still Leetcode-style coding, or more architecture and technical judgment given it's a management track?
• Anyone have real examples of the behavioral/leadership prompts? I've read the usual "tell me about a conflict with a report" type questions, but curious what actually came up.
• Poland/EMEA specific — did the process differ from what people describe for US-based EM interviews, or is it the same loop worldwide?
• How much do they probe on org design, hiring, and performance management versus day-to-day team execution?
• Timeline and comp negotiation — how long between onsite and offer, and is there room to negotiate in the Polish market specifically?

Any recent experience (last 6-12 months) would help most, since I know the process shifts. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to break into Google (specifically looking at Germany, Switzerland, Poland, or London/UK), aiming for an Engineering Manager (EM) role. Honestly, I’d also gladly take a Senior SWE or even a solid Mid-level SWE position just to get my foot in the door.

The problem is, I’m getting straight-up ghosted or hit with automated rejections at the resume screening stage. I haven’t been able to land a single recruiter call yet, no matter which country I apply to.

A bit about my background:

- Experience: 10+ YOE in software engineering, with the last [Укажите сколько, например: 3] years spent in tech leadership/engineering management.

- Tech Stack: Mainly JavaScript / TypeScript (React / Node.js, Next.js), but also write code in Python (Django), Ruby on Rails, and currently learning Go.

- Preparation: I’ve been prepping for System Design and standard EM behavioral/people management questions. I can grind LeetCode if needed for SWE tracks, but right now the CV bottleneck is stopping me before I even get to show what I know.

I’m looking for someone (ideally a current or former Googler, or a seasoned BigTech EM/Senior interviewer) who could:

- Brutally roast my CV. It’s anonymous, so don’t hold back. I need to know what screams "reject" to a Google recruiter.

- Help with mentorship/mock interviews. I want to make sure my framing for EM/Senior track is on point.

I’m super driven and ready to put in the work. If you have some free cycles to look at a resume or do a quick chat, please drop a comment or PM me.

Appreciate any leads or tough love on this!

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to break into Google (specifically looking at Germany, Switzerland, Poland, or London/UK), aiming for an Engineering Manager (EM) role. Honestly, I’d also gladly take a Senior SWE or even a solid Mid-level SWE position just to get my foot in the door.

The problem is, I’m getting straight-up ghosted or hit with automated rejections at the resume screening stage. I haven’t been able to land a single recruiter call yet, no matter which country I apply to.

A bit about my background:

- Experience: 10+ YOE in software engineering, with the last [Укажите сколько, например: 3] years spent in tech leadership/engineering management.

- Tech Stack: Mainly JavaScript / TypeScript (React / Node.js, Next.js), but also write code in Python (Django), Ruby on Rails, and currently learning Go.

- Preparation: I’ve been prepping for System Design and standard EM behavioral/people management questions. I can grind LeetCode if needed for SWE tracks, but right now the CV bottleneck is stopping me before I even get to show what I know.

I’m looking for someone (ideally a current or former Googler, or a seasoned BigTech EM/Senior interviewer) who could:

- Brutally roast my CV. It’s anonymous, so don’t hold back. I need to know what screams "reject" to a Google recruiter.

- Help with mentorship/mock interviews. I want to make sure my framing for EM/Senior track is on point.

I’m super driven and ready to put in the work. If you have some free cycles to look at a resume or do a quick chat, please drop a comment or PM me.

Appreciate any leads or tough love on this!

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to break into Google (specifically looking at Germany, Switzerland, Poland, or London/UK), aiming for an Engineering Manager (EM) role. Honestly, I’d also gladly take a Senior SWE or even a solid Mid-level SWE position just to get my foot in the door.

The problem is, I’m getting straight-up ghosted or hit with automated rejections at the resume screening stage. I haven’t been able to land a single recruiter call yet, no matter which country I apply to.

A bit about my background:

- Experience: 10+ YOE in software engineering, with the last 3 years spent in tech leadership/engineering management.

- Tech Stack: Mainly JavaScript / TypeScript (React / Node.js, Next.js), but also write code in Python (Django), Ruby on Rails, and currently learning Go.

- Preparation: I’ve been prepping for System Design and standard EM behavioral/people management questions. I can grind LeetCode if needed for SWE tracks, but right now the CV bottleneck is stopping me before I even get to show what I know.

I’m looking for someone (ideally a current or former Googler, or a seasoned BigTech EM/Senior interviewer) who could:

- Brutally roast my CV. It’s anonymous, so don’t hold back. I need to know what screams "reject" to a Google recruiter.

- Help with mentorship/mock interviews. I want to make sure my framing for EM/Senior track is on point.

I’m super driven and ready to put in the work. If you have some free cycles to look at a resume or do a quick chat, please drop a comment or PM me.

Appreciate any leads or tough love on this!

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to break into Google (specifically looking at Germany, Switzerland, Poland, or London/UK), aiming for an Engineering Manager (EM) role. Honestly, I’d also gladly take a Senior SWE or even a solid Mid-level SWE position just to get my foot in the door.

The problem is, I’m getting straight-up ghosted or hit with automated rejections at the resume screening stage. I haven’t been able to land a single recruiter call yet, no matter which country I apply to.

A bit about my background:

- Experience: 10+ YOE in software engineering, with the last [Укажите сколько, например: 3] years spent in tech leadership/engineering management.

- Tech Stack: Mainly JavaScript / TypeScript (React / Node.js, Next.js), but also write code in Python (Django), Ruby on Rails, and currently learning Go.

- Preparation: I’ve been prepping for System Design and standard EM behavioral/people management questions. I can grind LeetCode if needed for SWE tracks, but right now the CV bottleneck is stopping me before I even get to show what I know.

I’m looking for someone (ideally a current or former Googler, or a seasoned BigTech EM/Senior interviewer) who could:

- Brutally roast my CV. It’s anonymous, so don’t hold back. I need to know what screams "reject" to a Google recruiter.

- Help with mentorship/mock interviews. I want to make sure my framing for EM/Senior track is on point.

I’m super driven and ready to put in the work. If you have some free cycles to look at a resume or do a quick chat, please drop a comment or PM me.

Appreciate any leads or tough love on this!

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to break into Google (specifically looking at Germany, Switzerland, Poland, or London/UK), aiming for an Engineering Manager (EM) role. Honestly, I’d also gladly take a Senior SWE or even a solid Mid-level SWE position just to get my foot in the door.

The problem is, I’m getting straight-up ghosted or hit with automated rejections at the resume screening stage. I haven’t been able to land a single recruiter call yet, no matter which country I apply to.

A bit about my background:

- Experience: 10+ YOE in software engineering, with the last 3 years spent in tech leadership/engineering management.

- Tech Stack: Mainly JavaScript / TypeScript (React / Node.js, Next.js), but also write code in Python (Django), Ruby on Rails, and currently learning Go.

- Preparation: I’ve been prepping for System Design and standard EM behavioral/people management questions. I can grind LeetCode if needed for SWE tracks, but right now the CV bottleneck is stopping me before I even get to show what I know.

I’m looking for someone (ideally a current or former Googler, or a seasoned BigTech EM/Senior interviewer) who could:

- Brutally roast my CV. It’s anonymous, so don’t hold back. I need to know what screams "reject" to a Google recruiter.

- Help with mentorship/mock interviews. I want to make sure my framing for EM/Senior track is on point.

I’m super driven and ready to put in the work. If you have some free cycles to look at a resume or do a quick chat, please drop a comment or PM me.

Appreciate any leads or tough love on this!

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to break into Google (specifically looking at Germany, Switzerland, Poland, or London/UK), aiming for an Engineering Manager (EM) role. Honestly, I’d also gladly take a Senior SWE or even a solid Mid-level SWE position just to get my foot in the door.

The problem is, I’m getting straight-up ghosted or hit with automated rejections at the resume screening stage. I haven’t been able to land a single recruiter call yet, no matter which country I apply to.

A bit about my background:

- Experience: 10+ YOE in software engineering, with the last 3 years spent in tech leadership/engineering management.

- Tech Stack: Mainly JavaScript / TypeScript (React / Node.js, Next.js), but also write code in Python (Django), Ruby on Rails, and currently learning Go.

- Preparation: I’ve been prepping for System Design and standard EM behavioral/people management questions. I can grind LeetCode if needed for SWE tracks, but right now the CV bottleneck is stopping me before I even get to show what I know.

I’m looking for someone (ideally a current or former Googler, or a seasoned BigTech EM/Senior interviewer) who could:

- Brutally roast my CV. It’s anonymous, so don’t hold back. I need to know what screams "reject" to a Google recruiter.

- Help with mentorship/mock interviews. I want to make sure my framing for EM/Senior track is on point.

I’m super driven and ready to put in the work. If you have some free cycles to look at a resume or do a quick chat, please drop a comment or PM me.

Appreciate any leads or tough love on this!