Gordon C.
Interview coach for engineering managers and founders, former Google director
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingTech careersPromotions and advancementTech and engineering leadersStartups and founders |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Managers and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
Gordon C. coaches engineering managers and founders. He is a former Senior Director of Engineering at Google in the SF Bay Area. He also served as SVP of Engineering at Riverbed Technology and Entrepreneur in Residence at Lightspeed Venture Partners. He conducted over 150 interviews at Google, for levels from L6 through vice president. His background covers security, privacy, networking, and multimedia. He has coached over 100 people.
What Gordon helps with
Gordon helps engineering managers prepare for interviews and present their experience well. He also coaches on engineering management and on entrepreneurship.
- Mock interviews for engineering manager roles
- Presenting past experience with strong examples
- Answering execution-focused interview questions
- Engineering management skills
- Communicating with teams and leaders
- Founder and entrepreneur guidance
- Design conversations and technical depth
Who Gordon works with
Gordon's clients are mostly engineering managers. Many come to him while preparing for job interviews. He also works with founders and entrepreneurs.
Background and qualifications
Before that, he was Entrepreneur in Residence at Lightspeed Venture Partners. His experience includes security, privacy, networking, and multimedia. At Google he conducted over 150 interviews, at levels from L6 through vice president. He has coached over 100 people during his career.
Gordon C. pricing
Programs and services
- Mock interview sessions
- Engineering management coaching sessions
Gordon C. reviews
Gordon C. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 33 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Google Senior Director of Engineering who ran over 150 interviews for levels from L6 to vice president.
Best for engineering managers preparing to interview for senior roles at top tech companies.
Common questions
How much does Gordon C. charge?
Coaching with Gordon runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gordon C. help with?
Gordon C. helps with mock interviews for engineering manager roles, presenting past experience with strong examples, answering execution-focused interview questions and engineering management skills.
Does Gordon C. have reviews?
Gordon C. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 33 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Gordon help with mock interviews?
Yes. He runs mock interview sessions and gives detailed feedback. Clients say the sessions often turn into full coaching sessions.
Does Gordon have hiring experience at Google?
Yes. He conducted over 150 interviews at Google, for levels from L6 through vice president.
How do I contact Gordon C.?
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