Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

Helping you grow big in tech | Senior Software Engineer @Meta | 50K+ on LinkedIN thehustlingengineer.com/newsletter Bengaluru, India Joined October 2014

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

25 minutes ago

If you feel system design is overwhelming, read this It’s actually just 10 building blocks stacked together. From handling millions of requests to keeping apps secure and reliable, system design is the core But most engineers complicate it Here’s a simplified cheat sheet that…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

a day ago

This is your complete map of Modern Software Development Software development today is not just about writing code, it’s about mastering a full ecosystem of tools, frameworks, and practices. This Modern Software Development Web is your visual guide to every layer, from…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

a day ago

The worst financial decision you can make in 2025? Taking a 50 lakh loan for MS in the US It may sound harsh but I don’t want to paint a fake rosy picture I used to be a strong supporter of this path 1–2 years ago Back then, the risk-reward made sense to me Today, it doesn’t…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

2 days ago

Back in college, I wasn’t good enough for this company. Yesterday, I turned down their offer Back in 2016, I got rejected by a company during campus placements The role was offering 10 LPA, and I wasn’t good enough for them at the time. Fast forward to yesterday, the same…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

3 days ago

Itne paise sach me hote hai kya?

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Anthropic @AnthropicAI

3 days ago

We've raised $13 billion at a $183 billion post-money valuation. This investment, led by @ICONIQCapital, will help us expand our capacity, improve model capabilities, and deepen our safety research.

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

3 days ago

Not taking Dhoni’s side But I too have a special place in my heart for friends who setup my Hookah

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

3 days ago

Want to go from Junior → Senior Developer? Here’s the roadmap I wish someone handed me on Day 1 Becoming a senior developer is not just about experience but also about mastering core skills and driving meaningful impact The journey requires building strong coding practices,…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

3 days ago

This is what top mid-level engineers are making in India right now 👇 •Salesforce (SMTS): 65+ LPA •Google (L4): 80+ LPA •Confluent (SSE): 70+ LPA •Amazon (SDE2): 65+ LPA •Stripe (L2): 90+ LPA •Atlassian (SDE2): 70+ LPA •Uber (SDE2): 65+ LPA •LinkedIn (SSE): 75+ LPA…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

4 days ago

Most software engineers are using Generative AI but very few know how to dive deep into it Here’s how you can go from beginner to expert in 2025 👇 Basics: neural nets, transformers •Play with GPT-2, Hugging Face •Text + image preprocessing •Learn how to evaluate models…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

4 days ago

Dad’s flex: I used to walk 10kms to reach school My flex: I passed all exams without ChatGPT

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

5 days ago

3 years can change your career more than 10 If you know which bets to double down on These bets will accelerate your visibility and optionality I’ve seen this first-hand in my career, in my colleagues’ careers at Meta, and my students’ careers in the cohort I have written…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

5 days ago

The biggest dream-killer in India isn’t lack of money or opportunities It is societal pressure We live for validation We live to impress parents, relatives, and the infamous “chaar log” But in that race, most of us forget one thing: What do we actually want? This pressure…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

6 days ago

5 days left and 2 spots open before my next mentorship cohort kicks off Every cohort, I see engineers go from: ❌ stuck in the same role for years ❌ struggling with interviews ❌ second-guessing every career move to ✅ landing interviews, growing confidence, and finally…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

7 days ago

If you’ve been at the same job for 5+ years, you’re probably underpaid Data says that switching jobs every ~3 years leads to 30-50% faster salary growth vs staying loyal Loyalty pays your employer, not you

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

7 days ago

What is $sudo ? - Sudo is the superpower command in Linux and Unix. - It allows you to execute commands with elevated privileges, making tasks like software installation and system configuration possible. - Use it responsibly to avoid unintended consequences. #Linux #Coding…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

a week ago

Corporate job = hard. Running a business = harder. Living with regret = hardest. The pain of change is temporary. The pain of “what if” sticks forever. Choose wisely.

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

a week ago

If I just have 30 days to fast track my tech Interview preparation, I would do this This is a fast-tracked step-by-step roadmap that combines structured learning with AI-powered tools to make your preparation smarter, faster, and more efficient 🔹 Week 1: Foundations & Patterns…

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Hemant Pandey @hemant_pandey17

a week ago

15 common career traps every software engineers should avoid These are from my experience working with multiple software engineers and from my career mistakes 1. Staying Too Long in Your Comfort Zone 2. Ignoring System Design 3. Over-Reliance on StackOverflow, ChatGPT etc 4.…