Software Engineering AcceleratorReviews of amanmanazir.com

I think the SWE accelerator is absolutely valuable. I'm pretty skeptical on courses I find on social media but this is some rare find. Aman has some pretty in depth modules which covers every damn aspect of the industry. There is literally so so many things I didn't know about the recruiting process which I understood through this program. Also the team is very experienced and helpful, these guys know their sh*t. I kind of got lucky in my applications and got a FAANG+ interview. I was so sure I'm not gonna make it through the interview its kinda sad. But I had mock interviews and feedback from people working at big tech companies and they were pretty brutal with me at first but their feedback was genuinely really useful and I improved. I know it takes a lot of luck too but I did pass the interviews and got hired. But this course is also a lot of work, a LOT of work. If you want to enroll, be prepared for the challenges.

The program it self is very useful - a lot of much needed information! I think the ideal time to join would be second year of college because it will give some more time to gain experience needed, work on resume and interview prep. However, the requirements are not always relevant, for example, if it’s April and you trying to land summer internship applying earlier is always better then trying to get a referral and applying later (recruiters’ words from the program, not mine). My honest opinion, if you need help with everything, when it comes to getting a job/internship and you want to have someone to keep you accountable, that’s a good investment! But other than that, not sure if it’s worth the price, and I think requirements should be different depending what time of the year it is right now and what is your goal position(e.g. new grad offer, internship, and etc). Also, I feel that the program’s advertising and the actual result is different, because there is no magic pill, at the end of the day it’s a grind and a lot of work (so if you feel like you could get top tier resume and interviewing skills right away and not ready to grind - reconsider joining). Lastly, I want to make it clear, that even though I don’t have an offer right now, I am interviewing with 3 different companies, and I don’t think it would be possible before I started the program, so for me, who had some unpaid experience + very bad interviewing skills, it was very useful. Is it worth it? Can’t say before I get an offer, but definitely not a waste of money! UPD: I got 2 offer after 2.5 months, both were pretty good, so I guess it’s worth it! Still a lot of hours put in, so keep that in mind!

I really appreciate how the program provides a clear, actionable path to follow. The strategies for handling various scenarios—from job hunting and networking to specialized interview skills—have been incredibly practical and effective.

After 8 months of unemployment I was able to land a role with The Specialty Alliance as a junior data engineer. I am grateful for the guidance and coaching that facilitated this win. Thank you Aman and team!

Great program overall. The structure is clear and the coaches go above and beyond to make sure you are ready. The only area that I feel is lacking in this program is System Design guidance. It seems like more and more entry level roles are starting to require system design (I had 2 system design interviews) following leetcode/hackerrank rounds, so it would go a long way to address that area so members avoid falling short late in the interview process.

As an international student at the University of Michigan, I was navigating one of the hardest recruiting seasons of my life, a bad job market, no connections at big tech, visa sponsorship requirements making things harder, and the constant pressure of not knowing if my applications were even landing right. Joining Aman's accelerator genuinely changed how I approached the process. What separates this from other job prep coaches is that it's not just LeetCode grind advice, it's the full picture. Resume positioning, habit tracking, recruiter communication, how to frame your story, and how to follow up without burning bridges. The coaches gave feedback that was direct and actually actionable, not vague encouragement. Furthermore, being surrounded by people going through the same thing, sharing leads, reviewing each other's applications, and hyping each other up after rejections made the process feel less isolating. Tech recruiting can be brutal and lonely. This made it way more manageable. I just accepted an SDE Android Internship offer at Amazon. There were a lot of factors, but having this community in my corner gave me structure and confidence when I needed it most. If you're an international student or just someone who feels lost in the recruiting maze. As long as you are willing to put in the hard work and proactivity, this is worth it. Aman built something genuinely useful here.

The accelerator modules are amazing and the support and especially the mentors are amazing. A couple of things I wouldve liked better would be to include more anecdotes as to why some of this skills are important to learn and how they would help throughout ones lifetime. I also wish there is more range/dynamics to the technical interview especially as companies are moving slightly away from traditional leetcode style.

Overall really helped me get out of comfort zone and help me get really confident on interviews, building connections and staying consistent to the process of job application.