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Max S.
Software engineer, Data scientist, Machine learning engineer, Staff software engineer
Apple, Google
93 clients (24% rebook rate) 
4.62 (45 reviews) About
2023-present: Apple, Al/ML engineer, Switzerland 2016-23: Google, Software Engineer, Switzerland 2013-16: Yandex, Software Engineer, Moscow
Max is a Sr. Staff AI/ML and a Software Engineer at Apple and formerly at Google. He conducted 100+ interviews, from Junior and up to Staff-level roles (L6) both in FAANG companies and for his own tech company. He mentored 10+ IC engineers at Google and Apple on career development and internal promotions for up to Staff level (L6) positions. Max is leading a FAANG career development and interview preparation community with over 300 members where he shares the perspective of hiring and promo committees from FAANG on expectations, growth, and other topics related to career development in Big Tech firms.
Services
Offers: Career coaching, Interview coaching, Leadership coaching, Mentoring, Resume review
Reviews 
May 19, 2024Richard · Machine learning engineer
Interview coaching · Mock interview
Max is super smart and has solid perspectives on the defining characteristics of different levels.
Richard got an offer at 
Google
GoogleRichard left one more review for Max 
Mar 25, 2024Ardya · Data scientist
Interview coaching · Behavioral mock interview
This is my 3rd time coaching with Max. He provided me very useful feedback and boost my confidence. thanks Max!
Ardya got an offer at Google
GoogleArdya left two more reviews for Max
Feb 18, 2025Julia
Career coaching
I recently had a career growth strategy consultation with Max, which was very helpful! He thoroughly analyzed my current situation, helped me identify the gaps, and provided clear recommendations for further development to be able to achieve my career goals. Huge thanks for the bits of advice!
Feb 15, 2025Artur
Resume review
Max helped me with the resume review. It was a nice and useful session during which Max helped me understand how to structure my resume to hook the reader's attention. He also thoroughly explained to me how the process of sorting CVs works in big tech and why I should do certain things in a particular way.
Overall I'm quite happy with the session.
Nov 20, 2024Leonie · Machine learning engineer
Interview coaching · Behavioral mock interview
I did two sessions (one behavorial fit and one coding) with Max, pretty last-minute before an interview. His coaching was super helpful, highly recommend!
Behavorial fit: His challenging questions helped me to reflect deeply on how I could present myself in the most effective way. This made me feel a lot more confident & authentic in the actual interview.
Coding: The coding exercise we did together was fun and quite instructive; his feedback was super actionable.
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