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Sonia M.
Credits 4 credits
Per 1h session
Engineering manager, Software engineer, Infrastructure engineer, Machine learning engineer, Mobile engineer, QA engineer, Staff software engineer
Company iconAdobe, Apple, eBay
Interview coaching company icon99 clients  (14% rebook rate)
Star icon5.0  (35 reviews)
BriefcaseExperience
2016-Present: Apple, Various positions (Engineering Manager, Engineering Lead) 2009-16: eBay, Staff Software Engineer 2008-09: Adobe, Senior Software Engineer

I'm Sonia, an ex-Engineering Manager at Apple, where I've been part of the inclusivity and diversity program.

I worked for eBay as a Staff Engineer. Also worked at Adobe, Verizon Wireless.

Passionate about coaching and mentoring and making a difference in others' lives through my experience.

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Interview coaching Interview coaching

I've interviewed 500+ candidates from junior to senior levels. Interviews ranged from Coding, System Design, and Soft skills. I also helped build a team in India.

I always believe that the right mindset helps win in an interview. I've been a member of Toastmasters for some time and strongly believe that...

Resume review Resume review

Over my career, I have reviewed 5000+ resumes and hired over 1000 candidates both as a hiring manager and member of multiple hiring committees at Apple, eBay, PayPal, Adobe, and top consulting firms.

I understand how a good resume makes a difference in the kind of job offers you are selected for. I also offer advice...

Career coaching Career coaching

I've mentored over 20 junior and senior engineers as part of the Apple Culture.

Salary negotiation Salary negotiation

I have successfully guided clients in negotiating total compensation, achieving a 5-15% increase in base salary, securing sign-on bonus increases ranging from $5K to $50K, and maximizing equity packages. I have experience helping candidates negotiate with both FAANG companies and smaller VC-backed firms.

I am...

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Leadership coaching Leadership coaching

I coach professionals through key leadership challenges—whether you’re adjusting to a new role, navigating complex workplace dynamics, or preparing for a promotion. Together, we’ll build early credibility, create a tailored 30/60/90-day plan, and identify high-impact opportunities. We’ll address...

Mentorship Mentorship

I have a proven track record in mentorship and firmly believe that a great mentor can transform your career. I’ve mentored over 1000 candidates, helping them build key skills in product management, AI/ML, and data-driven decision-making. Together, we’ll create a personalized learning roadmap, review your projects,...

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Artem
Resume review
Sonia was very insightful and knowledgeable. She provided valuable feedback and explained the recruiter's perspective. I will definitely connect with her for future phases.
Artem got an offer at Logo of AppleApple
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Lin · Machine learning engineer
Interview coaching · Mock interview
Sonia was very helpful and provided great insights, I learnt a lot from her and really enjoyed our session on ML system design. Looking to book more time with her!
Lin got an offer at Logo of Capital OneCapital One
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Ahmad
Salary negotiation
Sonia has been an outstanding salary negotiation coach. Her deep knowledge and strategic insights, paired with her warm and approachable demeanor, make you feel both confident and supported—like you're working with a trusted friend. Sonia is courteous, thoughtful, and sharp. In just one session, she helped me craft a negotiation strategy that aligned perfectly with how the recruiter responded, leading to remarkable results: a $198,000 increase in total compensation (which is absolutely incredible). I can't recommend her highly enough!
Ahmad got an offer
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Anonymous · Engineering manager
Interview coaching · Mock interview
Anonymous got two offers Logo of FlexportFlexportLogo of RemitlyRemitly
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Yunfei · Engineering manager
Interview coaching · System design mock interview
Sonia is a wonderful coach! She provided me detail feedback on how to crack interview for AI product management. Very patient and stright-to-the point. Would definitlely recommend her as a coach.
Yunfei got an offer at Logo of InstacartInstacart
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Credits 4 credits
Per 1h session