I'm a software engineer at Amazon. Here's my step-by-step guide to nailing the technical interview and breaking into tech.

Kenny Casimir

• Rahmel Bailey shares his tips for passing technical interviews in the tech industry.
• Understanding core concepts and communication skills are crucial for interview success.
• Mock interviews and targeted practice can enhance preparation for coding tests.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rahmel Bailey, a 25-year-old software engineer at Amazon based in Seattle. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I've been a software engineer at Amazon for over two years.