System Design & Coding Interviews for Backend Engineers: AI-Powered Prep for Scalable Thinking: A Practical Guide to AI-Augmented Preparation, Scalable ... Design Mastery
The future of backend engineering interviews has arrived, and it’s powered by AI. System Design & Coding Interviews for Backend AI-Powered Prep for Scalable Thinking is a comprehensive guide for software professionals preparing for technical interviews in the AI era. Written by Dr. Lorraine Matthews, an expert in distributed systems and AI-driven infrastructure, this book bridges the gap between traditional interview prep and modern, scalable reasoning. You’ll to design scalable, fault-tolerant backend systems from first principles.How to communicate trade-offs clearly and confidently during system design interviews.How to leverage AI tools like LLMs for mock interviews, prompt-based simulations, and post-interview analysis.How to develop an “interview operating system”, a repeatable, data-informed prep routine for long-term growth.This book is more than a study guide, it’s a framework for thinking like a systems architect. With real-world examples, AI-assisted practice templates, and reflective exercises, you’ll gain both the depth and agility needed to excel in interviews and beyond. Perfect engineers targeting senior or staff-level roles.Developers transitioning to system design-heavy positions.Educators and mentors teaching AI-assisted technical learning.Think beyond the code. Design systems and careers that scale.