Strategies for Solving Big Tech Coding Test Algorithms in the AI Era That Cannot Be Replaced (feat. Bill Gates)

Prepare for interviews using the algorithm coding interview methods of US Big Tech companies and implement them through differentiation strategies.

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What you will gain after the course

  • Algorithm

  • Interview

U.S. Big Tech developers where small teams of about 10 people generate tens of billions in revenue

In US big tech, small teams of about 10 people generate tens of billions in revenue through teamwork, with each team member possessing high levels of capability.

Big tech companies in the U.S. demonstrate a reality where teams composed of a small number of exceptional developers generate tens of billions in revenue. These teams are required to possess more than just simple development skills, and among them, algorithms have established themselves as one of the secrets to their success.

Algorithms go beyond mere coding skills; they represent the methodology for solving complex problems effectively. The algorithmic knowledge gained through this course provides the power to solve problems faster and more accurately. Especially in Big Tech, where new challenges and complex problems arise daily, the ability to solve these issues directly translates into differentiated capabilities.

If you lack an understanding of algorithms, you will eventually face difficulties in solving complex problems. This can decrease the speed and quality of your projects and may also lower trust within your team. In particular, you are likely to hit your limits during important opportunities. As a result, you may experience a stagnation in your career as well as your personal growth.

Conversely, if you take this course and solidify the basic principles of algorithms, you will acquire not only problem-solving skills but also creative approaches. Of course, one might avoid algorithms by saying they aren't actually used much, but I agree with the advice I personally received from an OpenAI engineer: that these data structures, algorithms, and mathematical knowledge are intended to trigger "Secondary Learning" for rapid learning and application. In the future, AI will think faster and better than humans through reasoning models. Therefore, we must move away from mentally stable intellectual activities and continuously push through the pain of thinking to create a stepping stone for growing into a creative and differentiated developer who breaks through their limits.

Features of this course

📌 The goal is to strengthen fundamentals so that developers can become active in Secondary Learning—the process of acquiring further knowledge.

📌 We aim to build the strength to solve algorithm problems on your own through various approaches, rather than simply memorizing them.

📌 We help you grow into a developer who possesses the algorithm-solving skills required to join your desired company, understands exactly what logic needs to be implemented, and is capable of expressing their own technical opinions.

📌 Practice creating a flow of thought using a template dedicated to Big Tech algorithm problem-solving strategies.

📌 It covers basic concepts of algorithms and advanced topics based on the contents of The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1.

  • The Art of Computer Programming series is a collection of books about which Bill Gates once said he would boldly hire anyone at Microsoft who has read and understood them all. We have created this lecture by summarizing or restructuring the content of these famous books, which are known for being so difficult that turning a single page feels like an eternity.


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Junior Developers

You will have the opportunity to work in Silicon Valley and acquire coding test and interview skills.

Senior Developers
Do you want to solidify your position as a Team Lead? With this course, solve complex problems with ease and become a respected leader within your team.


Build overwhelming algorithm skills and confidently enter the foreign IT company of your dreams.

After taking this course,

  • You will gain a perfect understanding of core concepts and build confidence.
    Through this course, you will fully grasp complex algorithms and data structures, acquiring the creative ability to utilize them freely. This will lead to confidence as a developer and enable you to achieve clear results in every project.

  • You will gain clear problem-solving skills.
    Through what you learn in this lecture, you will be able to efficiently solve various problems you encounter in practice. Beyond simply solving a given problem, you will develop the ability to handle it in the most optimal way. As a result, your role within the team will become even more significant.

  • You can add a powerful weapon to your portfolio.
    Carry out projects based on the algorithms and techniques covered in the lecture, and add the results to your portfolio. This will provide a strong competitive edge in interviews and set you apart as a developer. After taking this course, your portfolio will become much more substantial.

Roadmap Plan

Through the following roadmap, we aim to help developers break away from mentally comfortable knowledge-based activities and instead use their core strength—by continuously pushing through the pain of deep thinking to exceed their limits. This will enable you to grow into a developer who can construct your own logic and create a flow of thought to solve problems, rather than simply memorizing solutions.

U.S. Big Tech Algorithm Problem Solving Strategy I

  • Concepts and Advanced Topics

    • Basic concepts of algorithms and advanced topics based on the book The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1 are covered.

      • The Art of Computer Programming series is a set of books that Bill Gates once said he would boldly hire at Microsoft anyone who had read and understood the entire thing. I have created this lecture by summarizing or restructuring the contents of this famous series—known for being so difficult that turning a single page feels like an eternity—into a curriculum.

  • Example Practice

    • By solving problems using actual concepts with Python code, we build the core that creates a flow of thought based on big tech algorithm problem-solving strategy templates.



Upcoming Lecture Update Roadmap

New updates for LeetCode practice and concept lectures

(Big Tech past exam questions and Secondary Learning practice problems)

- Implementation of file directory and keyword search optimization algorithms for Apple's development tool, the Xcode compiler

- Implementation of Meta's mobile application UI hierarchy debugging tree algorithm

- Implementation of EEG analysis algorithms based on Neuralink BCI device papers and patents

- Implementation of Netflix's recommendation system algorithm

- Implementation of Google's large-scale ad allocation optimization algorithm

- Shortest path algorithm, implementation of the Tesla Robotaxi app shortest path algorithm

The person who created this course

  • Silicon Valley Survivor | US Snail

    Based on the experience and know-how gained at the forefront of the Global Tech Scene, I present a path for non-majors to overcome technical barriers and become masters of their business.

    • Current) Founder of a Silicon Valley AI Coding Agent Startup

      • Operating self-developed AI tool 'Snailer CLI' (7K+ downloads)

      • Selected for the Google for Startups Program

    • Former) US Big Tech and Promising Startup Engineer Career

      • Reached the final stage at Amazon, but gave it up to start a business

      • Silicon Valley AI Fintech Startup Engineer

      • OpenAI / Meta / Apple / Adobe / Amazon Full-Stack Fellowship

      • Domestic search engine portal and fintech development

      • AI startup AR/B2B/SDK development

    • Proven educational capabilities

      • Double major in Computer Science and Business Administration at a 4-year university in Seoul, with extensive entrepreneurial experience.

      • Produced 600+ cumulative students and has 4K+ social media followers


Notes before taking the course

Practice Environment

  • Operating System and Version (OS): OS types and versions including Windows, macOS, Linux, Ubuntu, Android, iOS, etc.

  • The lecture will conduct code practice using the Replit environment.

Learning Materials

  • Provided via Replit link (practice-oriented)

Prerequisite Knowledge and Precautions

  • Knowledge of Python syntax

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Who is this course right for?

  • Someone preparing for a job as a developer

  • Someone preparing for a coding interview

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  • 2025.06 ~ Present:

    • Founder of a US Silicon Valley AI Coding Agent startup with 6K+ stars (ex. Claude Code, Codex)

    • Currently operating a Threads account (rich_I_2024) with 3.8K followers, focusing on system design, Silicon Valley, tech, and AI.

  • 2024.05 ~ 2025.05:

    • Software Engineer at an AI Fintech startup in Silicon Valley, USA

  • 2023.08 ~ 2024.04:

    • US Big Tech (OpenAI, Meta, Apple, etc.) Engineer Fellowship Full-Stack Software Engineer Fellow

      Until 2022.10 @Employed at a domestic company (Search Portal/Fintech, AI)

  • ~2022.10 @Employed at a domestic company (Search Portal/Fintech, AI)

    Aug 2023 – Apr 2024: US Big Tech (OpenAI, Meta, Apple, etc.) Engineer Fellowship, Full-stack Software Engineer Fellow ~ Oct 2022: Employed at domestic companies (Search Portal/Fintech, AI)

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