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Are you struggling with system design interviews?

Ace your next system design interview by mastering scalable architectures and design principles. AlgoCademy is packed with in-depth practical training optimized for technical interviews in system design, along with resources to help you understand distributed systems, scalability, and trade-offs in depth.

We’ve compiled everything we wished we had while prepping for system design interviews into AlgoCademy. Our study plan, video lessons, interactive design tutorials, and curated design challenges have been battle-tested by hundreds of students who now work for top tech companies worldwide.

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Structured Learning Path

Master system design concepts with our carefully crafted learning path, taking you from the fundamentals to advanced distributed system architectures.

In-Depth Video Lessons

Gain deep insights through comprehensive video explanations covering key system design principles, trade-offs, and real-world examples.

Interactive Design Exercises

Practice designing scalable systems with our interactive exercises that provide real-time feedback on your architectural decisions and trade-offs.

50+ Curated Design Problems

Tackle a wide range of system design challenges with our carefully selected problems, covering various scenarios you're likely to encounter in interviews.

Technology-Agnostic Approach

Learn system design principles that apply across different tech stacks, preparing you for interviews regardless of the specific technologies used.

System Design Certification

Earn an AlgoCademy System Design Certification upon course completion, demonstrating your expertise in designing scalable distributed systems.

OUR MISSION

Learn System Design at Your Own Pace

We’ve designed AlgoCademy with aspiring system architects in mind. Our mission is to help you grasp scalable architectures, distributed systems, and the trade-offs essential for acing system design interviews.

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

You’re trying to prepare for system design interviews but don’t know where to start or how to structure your study plan.

You’ve spent countless hours searching for system design resources online and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice.

Even if you understand the theory, you struggle to apply design principles to build scalable systems during interviews.

You’re looking to gain the confidence and speed required to architect robust solutions in high-pressure interview scenarios.

You find the abundance of system design information confusing and need a clear, focused path to success.

“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 design scalable systems from instructors with over 20 years of combined experience in professional, competitive, and educational settings. They’ll guide you through the principles of system design and help you prepare for technical interviews.

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 technical 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 technical interview and system design 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 platform — now focused on system design — allowing students to see, step-by-step, what’s working (and what’s not) in real-world architectures. We teach you how to design scalable systems using video instructions and interactive validations.

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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, and gain support from fellow aspiring system designers. It’s a great way to build your network and learn from like-minded professionals.

We may be biased, but we happen to think our members are amazing.

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SUPPORT

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about mastering system design? We’ve got answers to help you succeed.

Will this get me ready for my system design interviews?

Yes! Our curriculum covers everything you might face in system design interviews—from fundamental concepts to advanced scenarios. We guide you step-by-step through real-world design challenges to ensure you’re fully prepared.

I’ve never studied system design. Is AlgoCademy beginner friendly?

Absolutely! Even if you have little or no background in system design, our lessons start from the basics and build up to advanced concepts in a clear, structured way. We meet you where you are and help you progress to interview-ready mastery.

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

No drip-feeding here! You get immediate access to our full system design curriculum so you can dive in and start practicing right away. Plus, we continuously update the material to keep it relevant.

What background do I need to benefit from these lessons?

You don’t need any specific prior technical background. Our system design lessons focus on core architectural principles and trade-offs explained in a technology-agnostic way, so anyone can learn.

Why should I sign up today?

Every day you wait is another day without mastering the essential system design skills to land your dream role. Get instant access to exclusive resources, expertly structured lessons, and a supportive community that will accelerate your career. Start today and take control of your future!

Is it really worth the money?

Careers requiring strong system design skills command impressive compensation. Excelling in these interviews opens doors to high-paying roles, making your investment in our program a gateway to long-term success.

Do you offer refunds?

We don't offer refunds under any circumstance. You can try out our free system design tutorials before committing to a membership.

What happens if I cancel my membership?

We’d hate to see you go, but if you decide to cancel, the process is simple and hassle-free. You can cancel with just two clicks—and we’ll be here if you ever decide to return.

If there's anything you're not certain about or have any concerns, please contact us at email address. We’re happy to help!