John Z.
Career and interview coach for software engineers and engineering managers
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Job searchInterview coachingResume and LinkedInTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leaders |
| Works with | Engineers, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
John Z. coaches software engineers and engineering managers on interviews, resumes and career moves. He is a Software Engineering Manager at Meta who leads teams building tools and systems. He has interviewed 3000+ candidates at Meta, AWS and Huawei. He coaches technical and behavioral interviews, including coding and system design. He also helps new hires plan their first 30, 60 and 90 days in a role.
What John helps with
John helps engineers and managers get through tech hiring and move up into bigger roles. He covers interview prep, resumes, career choices and leadership growth.
- Preparing for coding and system design interviews
- Preparing for behavioral interviews
- Refining project deep dives for engineering manager onsites
- Making a resume show impact and results
- Breaking into Big Tech
- Moving from engineer into a leadership role
- Choosing the right company, role or next step
- Ramping up fast with a 30/60/90 day plan
Who John works with
John works with software engineers and engineering managers. His clients include full-stack engineers, mobile engineers, site reliability engineers and staff software engineers. Some are aiming to get into Big Tech. Others want to move into leadership or grow in a new role.
How John works
John helps clients make a strong start in new roles with structured 30/60/90 day plans. For engineers who want to grow, he builds a focused learning roadmap. He also works on technical judgment and communication habits. For interviews, he gives specific feedback on gaps in a candidate's answers and on project deep dives.
Background and qualifications
John is a Software Engineering Manager at Meta, where he leads teams that build scalable tools and systems. He has also worked as a hiring manager at AWS and Huawei. Across these companies he has interviewed 3000+ candidates for software engineering and management roles. He has reviewed thousands of resumes. He has coached engineers and managers at several levels, and some have gone on to roles at leading tech companies.
John Z. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Mock interviews for coding, system design and behavioral rounds
- Resume review
- Career transition coaching
John Z. reviews
John Z. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
John is a current Meta engineering manager who has interviewed 3000+ candidates at Meta, AWS and Huawei.
Best for software engineers and engineering managers preparing for Big Tech interviews or a move into leadership.
Common questions
How much does John Z. charge?
Coaching with John runs $80 to $160 an hour. Message John from this page for an exact quote.
What does John Z. help with?
John Z. helps with preparing for coding and system design interviews, preparing for behavioral interviews, refining project deep dives for engineering manager onsites and making a resume show impact and results.
Does John Z. have reviews?
John Z. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does John coach system design interviews?
Yes. John coaches coding and system design interviews as well as behavioral interviews.
Can John help engineering managers prepare for interviews?
Yes. He has helped engineering managers spot missing signals for EM interviews and sharpen their project deep dives.
How do I contact John Z.?
Send John a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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