Riya J.
Interview and resume coach for software engineers targeting FAANG+ roles
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Engineers and Professionals |
| Sessions | Online |
Riya J. is a career coach for software engineers who want to land jobs at FAANG+ companies. She has spent over a decade in software engineering and worked at the staff level at Amazon and Microsoft. For the past 3.5 years she has coached people through interviews. She has conducted over 400 interviews and helped over 200 job seekers improve their resumes. She holds staff level offers from Google, Apple, Salesforce, and Goldman Sachs.
What Riya helps with
Riya helps engineers prepare for tough tech interviews and build stronger resumes. She also helps people build skills for product management and AI/ML roles.
- Preparing for FAANG+ interviews
- Practicing in a mock interview setting
- Getting feedback on interview answers
- Turning strengths and results into resume points
- Getting more interviews at top tech companies
- Building skills in product management and AI/ML
- Learning data-driven decision making
Who Riya works with
Riya works with software engineers, including full-stack engineers, front-end engineers, solutions architects, and staff level engineers. Her clients are job seekers who want to interview at FAANG+ companies and other top tech firms.
How Riya works
Riya runs mock sessions that feel like a real interview. She asks questions tied to the company you are interviewing with and gives feedback afterward. For skill building, she creates a personal learning roadmap, reviews your projects, and keeps you accountable along the way. She also shares insights on the industry so you focus on what matters most.
Background and qualifications
Riya has over a decade of experience in software engineering. She has worked at the staff level at Amazon and Microsoft. She is now a Staff Software Engineer. Before that she was a Senior Software Development Engineer working with React Native and Java, and she spent time at ServiceNow. Her tech skills include Angular, C#, Git, Java, React, React Native, and Typescript. For the past 3.5 years she has coached and mentored people for FAANG+ interviews.
Riya J. pricing
Programs and services
- Mock interview sessions
- Resume review
- Personalized learning roadmap
- Project reviews
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The CoachVouch take
She is a working Staff Software Engineer who has run over 400 interviews and holds staff level offers from Google and Apple.
Best for software engineers who want to pass FAANG+ interviews at the staff or senior level.
Common questions
How much does Riya J. charge?
Coaching with Riya runs $80 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Riya J. help with?
Riya J. helps with preparing for FAANG+ interviews, practicing in a mock interview setting, getting feedback on interview answers and turning strengths and results into resume points.
Does Riya J. coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Riya offer resume help?
Yes. She has helped over 200 job seekers improve their resumes and get interviews at FAANG+ companies.
Can Riya help with skills outside interviews?
Yes. She helps clients build skills in product management, AI/ML, and data-driven decision making with a personal learning roadmap.
How do I contact Riya J.?
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