Darius F.
Career coach for software engineers and ML researchers
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Engineers, Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Credentials | MPhil in Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence, University of Cambridge; BSc Computer Science, University of Manchester |
Darius F. coaches software engineers and junior researchers on career choices, resumes, LinkedIn profiles and interviews for software engineering and machine learning roles. He is an ML PhD student and researcher at Meta FAIR, working jointly with UCL. He worked as a software engineer at Google, Amazon, JPMorgan and an EdTech startup. He also helps people prepare Cambridge MPhil applications and interviews. He is based in the United Kingdom.
What Darius helps with
Darius helps engineers and junior researchers make career decisions and get ready for technical job searches. He also helps applicants to the Cambridge MPhil.
- Choosing which roles to target
- Finding the companies that fit best
- Deciding which location suits you
- Deciding whether to stay in your role or start interviewing
- Resume and LinkedIn reviews
- Software engineering and ML interview prep
- Cambridge MPhil applications
- Cambridge MPhil interviews
Who Darius works with
Darius works with software engineers, research scientists and junior researchers. Many of his resume clients are junior engineers, including some at FAANG companies. His clients aim for software engineering and machine learning roles.
Background and qualifications
Darius is an ML PhD student and researcher at Meta FAIR, in a joint program with UCL. Before that he worked as a software engineer at Google, Amazon, JPMorgan and DiceyTech, an EdTech startup. He holds an MPhil in Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence from Cambridge and a BSc in Computer Science from Manchester. He worked as a research assistant from September 2024 to September 2025 and was a research intern at the University of Cambridge in 2024. He has reviewed many CVs and LinkedIn profiles for software engineering and machine learning roles.
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The CoachVouch take
A working Meta FAIR researcher who also spent time as an engineer at Google and Amazon and knows the Cambridge MPhil process.
Best for junior software engineers and ML researchers who want help with role choices, resumes and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Darius F. charge?
Coaching with Darius runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Darius from this page for an exact quote.
What does Darius F. help with?
Darius F. helps with choosing which roles to target, finding the companies that fit best, deciding which location suits you and deciding whether to stay in your role or start interviewing.
Is Darius F. certified?
Darius F. lists: MPhil in Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence, University of Cambridge; BSc Computer Science, University of Manchester.
Does Darius help with Cambridge MPhil applications?
Yes. He helps with both Cambridge MPhil applications and interviews. He studied the MPhil in Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence there.
Can Darius help me decide whether to leave my current job?
Yes. He helps clients decide whether to stay in their role or start interviewing. He also helps them choose target roles, companies and locations.
How do I contact Darius F.?
Send Darius a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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