Are you preparing for machine learning system design interviews but feeling overwhelmed by the complexity? Maybe you’ve read the guides, practiced a few problems, and still find yourself struggling to structure your thoughts under pressure. I get it—I’ve been on both sides of the table, conducting 100+ ML system design interviews at top tech companies and coaching countless candidates through this process.
This course is designed to help you cut through the noise and develop a repeatable system to confidently tackle any ML system design question. You’ll learn how to think like an experienced engineer, communicate your ideas clearly, and avoid common pitfalls that trip up even the best candidates.
Through real-world examples, proven strategies, and insider insights, you’ll discover:
Why most candidates fail—not because of lack of knowledge, but due to poor structure and communication.
How to efficiently align on the problem and build a system design that demonstrates seniority and depth.
The key trade-offs that separate junior engineers from senior and staff-level hires.
How to avoid wasting time on unnecessary details and focus on what interviewers actually care about.
We’ll also cover practical techniques for handling uncertainty, optimizing your preparation, and adapting to different interview formats. Whether you’re aiming for a mid-level role or a Staff+ position, this course will give you the tools to pass with confidence and in style.
Ilya is a Machine Learning Engineer and career coach with over 14 years of experience in tech, including Staff Engineer at Meta, Twitter, and Adobe. Throughout his career, he has built large-scale ML systems, led teams, conducted over 100 ML system design interviews, and trained the interviewers and designed ML System Design questions.
Since 2020, Ilya has been helping engineers break into top tech companies by demystifying the interview process and providing structured guidance on ML system design. His approach focuses on practical strategies, clear communication, and avoiding common pitfalls that trip up even experienced candidates.
This course is a culmination of his experience—built to help you think like an experienced ML engineer, communicate effectively, and pass your interviews with confidence.
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This was essential in securing my current job.
The guidance and suggestions in this course are invaluable, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support Ilya provides here.
Ilya's AI/ML System Design Interview Course is a must-have for interviews. Its lucid explanations to understand a question's premise and 'lead' the discussion are indispensable. These materials have helped me and my mentees land multiple job offers in tech.
Ilya goes and beyond, covering the other rounds one can expect here and advising on how to ace all of them. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to ace their ML interview!