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Are you struggling with backend scalability concepts?

Ace your next system design interview by mastering backend scalability principles and learning to design robust, scalable systems. AlgoCademy offers in‐depth practical training optimized for backend scalability interviews, along with resources to help you understand distributed systems, caching, load balancing, and database sharding.

We’ve compiled everything you need to know about backend scalability for coding interviews into AlgoCademy. Our study plan, videos, interactive coding tutorials, and carefully selected questions have been proven effective with hundreds of students who now work as backend engineers at top tech companies.

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Backend‐Focused Study Plan

Our tailored study plan guides you through essential backend scalability concepts, ensuring you're well‐prepared for system design interviews at top tech companies.

In‐Depth Video Explanations

Grasp complex backend scalability topics with our comprehensive video explanations, covering everything from load balancing to database sharding.

Interactive System Design Tutorials

Practice designing scalable backend systems with our interactive tutorials. Get real‑time feedback and learn to create robust, high‑performance architectures.

100+ Backend Scalability Questions

Practice with our curated collection of backend scalability interview questions, covering real‑world scenarios you're likely to encounter in top tech company interviews.

Language‑Agnostic Approach

Our backend scalability content focuses on core principles and best practices that apply across various programming languages and tech stacks.

Backend Scalability Certification

Earn an AlgoCademy Backend Scalability Certification upon course completion, demonstrating your expertise to potential employers.

OUR MISSION

Master Backend Scalability at Your Own Pace

We’ve designed AlgoCademy to help you conquer complex backend scalability challenges—even if you’re new to system design. Our mission is to equip you with the skills to build robust, scalable systems and land coveted roles at top tech companies.

Is AlgoCademy right for you? Simply put, we’re for you if...

You’re trying to prepare for backend scalability interviews but don’t know where to start or how to create an effective study plan.

You’ve spent countless hours trying to tackle system design challenges online, yet struggle to bridge the theory with real‑world practice.

Even if you can sketch a scalable system, you find it hard to deliver implementations that impress in interviews.

You’re looking to gain the speed and expertise needed to tackle backend scalability questions during interviews.

You feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of information on backend scalability and need a clear, structured approach.

“After going through all the lessons, I gained the necessary skills to perform well at my on‑sites. I crushed even the DP problems, which were my biggest fear. And thanks to that I landed offers from Microsoft and Uber. Thank you AlgoCademy!”

Cristina Radulescu

Senior Software Engineer at Uber

“AlgoCademy really helped me improve my problem solving skills and write incredibly clean code. I was worried it wouldn’t be done in time for my coding interviews, but the way the curriculum is structured made me progress very quickly. Thanks for your work!”

Connor Holland

Software Engineer at Vanguard

“Wow. I’ve been using AlgoCademy for a while and now I can finally solve coding questions on my own. This gave me the confidence I needed for my interviews, and guess what? I landed the offer at Samsung! You guys truly kick ass. High fives!”

Ankit Kumar

Software Engineer at Samsung

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of our Students are confident that AlgoCademy will help them advance in their careers

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of our Graduates enjoy their work more after joining AlgoCademy

THE TEAM

Meet Your Instructors

You’ll learn how to code from instructors with over 20 years of combined experience in professional, competitive, and educational settings. They’ll teach you the algorithms to know for coding interviews and help you establish a clear approach to problem-solving.

Andrei Chiriac

Software Engineer & Instructor

Andrei has represented Romania in many international competitive programming contests. His highest achievement to date is winning the bronze medal at the Central European Olympiad in Informatics.

Andrei has also worked for Amazon and Keystone. Since 2015, he’s been training students for the International Olympiad and preparing aspiring engineers to crush their coding interviews.

Fun fact: Andrei has a YouTube Channel and had the highest-rated course on Udemy before AlgoCademy was born.

Mircea Dima

Founder & CEO/CTO

Mircea has worked as a Software Engineer at companies including Facebook, Adobe, Ubisoft, and two NYC startups.

He has built many innovative products using algorithms and data structures, such as Autocorrect and Swipe Typing for the iOS keyboard, Music Recommendation Engine, and Real-Time Optimal Exchange Algorithm. Mircea has been a coding interview and competitive programming coach for over a decade.

Fun fact: Mircea has written a peer reviewed Scientific Paper on Algorithms.

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DIFFERENTIATORS

What sets AlgoCademy apart?

Unlike our competitors, AlgoCademy offers the most comprehensive, high‑quality interactive coding platform, allowing students to see, step‑by‑step, what’s going right (and wrong) in their code, focused on the questions we know you’ll get asked in technical interviews. We’ll teach you how to write clean code using video instructions and interactive validators that check for quality.

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COMMUNITY

A Thriving, Supportive Community of Peers

Our community is the heart of AlgoCademy. Here, you can get answers to all of your questions, ask for feedback, gain support from your peers, and get to know other like‑minded programmers. It’s a great way to build your own community and learn from each other in the process.

We may be biased, but we happen to think our members are amazing. They boast a wide range of skills and expertise, and they make AlgoCademy the amazing, 24/7 resource it is.

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Frequently Asked Questions

So, you have questions? Let us try to answer those for you...

Will this get me ready for my backend scalability interviews?

Yes! Our curriculum covers every essential topic—from distributed systems to advanced load balancing—to ensure you’re well‑prepared for system design challenges at top tech companies.

I've never studied Computer Science. Is AlgoCademy beginner friendly?

Beginners welcome! Even if you haven’t studied Computer Science—or backend systems—our step‑by‑step lessons will introduce you to the fundamentals and build your confidence along the way.

Is all of the content available straight away or is it drip fed?

No drip‑feeding here! You get instant access to the entire resource library so you can jump right into your prep and start building your backend expertise.

What languages do I need to know?

You do not need to know any specific programming language to benefit from our lessons. Our explanations focus on core concepts and pseudocode so that everyone can follow along.

Why should I become a member today instead of waiting?

Every day you delay means another day without honing the skills that can land you your dream backend role. Get immediate access to curated content, an active community, and expert guidance that will set you apart.

Is it really worth the money?

The average base salary of a software engineer is $110,464, and top‑tier companies offer total compensations north of $250k. Excelling in your backend scalability interview not only paves the way for a high‐pay role but also sets you apart in a competitive market.

Do you offer refunds?

We don't offer refunds under any circumstance. You can try out our free coding tutorials before deciding to subscribe.

What happens if I decide to cancel my membership?

Obviously, we’d love it if all of our members stuck around forever. We make canceling as easy as two clicks – though we’d be sorry to see you go, we believe our results speak for themselves.

If there’s anything at all that you're not certain about, anything we haven’t made clear, or you have any concerns or questions, please contact us at email address. We’re happy to help you out!