Design Gurus is an online education platform focused exclusively on technical interview preparation for software engineers targeting top-tier technology companies including Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and Netflix. The platform was built by ex-FAANG hiring managers who have conducted hundreds of real interviews, giving the curriculum a uniquely insider perspective on what interviewers actually evaluate.
The platform's flagship offerings — the Grokking the Coding Interview and Grokking the System Design Interview courses — have collectively attracted over 500,000 learners. Grokking the Coding Interview features 543 lessons across 24 core coding patterns and is available in Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, and Go. It holds a 4.6-star rating from 186,180 learners. The System Design course carries a 4.7-star rating from 177,840 learners and covers distributed systems, database sharding, caching strategies, and architectural trade-offs.
- System Design Interview Prep: Covers 16 most-asked FAANG system design questions with deep-dives into distributed systems fundamentals
- Coding Interview Prep: Pattern-based approach replacing random LeetCode grinding with 24 structured problem-solving patterns
- Low Level Design & OOP: Covers SOLID principles, design patterns, and class-modeling exercises common at Amazon and Microsoft
- Behavioral Interview Prep: STAR framework and Amazon Leadership Principles coaching
- Mock Interviews: Scheduled 1-on-1 sessions with FAANG engineers and Grokking course authors
- Resume Reviews: Tech-optimized resume service crafted by FAANG engineers
Courses are individually priced with a current 60% sitewide sale, bringing prices to as low as $39 for Grokking System Design Fundamentals, $59 for the System Design Interview course, and $79 for the Coding Interview course. Subscription plans are also available through the pricing page, offering access to the full course library.
Design Gurus is best suited for software engineers at all experience levels who want a structured, pattern-driven approach to FAANG interview preparation. The platform's combination of self-paced courses, live mock interviews, and resume services makes it a comprehensive one-stop portal for technical job seekers aiming at competitive tech roles.