Sahar M.
Interview and career coach for software engineers and engineering managers
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeInterview coachingTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersExecutive presence and communicationTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leaders |
| Works with | Engineers, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Cupertino, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
Sahar M. is a career and interview coach for software engineers and engineering managers. She has more than 15 years of experience building and scaling AI and data platforms at Microsoft, Apple, and Intel. She was a Director of Software Engineering leading global teams on Ads modernization, data governance, and infrastructure. She helps clients prepare for interviews at top tech companies and handle big career moves and new leadership roles.
What Sahar helps with
Sahar helps engineers and engineering leaders prepare for high-stakes interviews and career transitions. She also works with people stepping into new leadership roles.
- Preparing for interviews at Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, and similar companies
- Breaking into Big Tech
- Interviewing for AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI
- Industry transitions
- Earning promotions
- Succeeding in a new leadership role
- Building a 30/60/90-day plan
- Building executive presence and credibility quickly
Who Sahar works with
Sahar works with senior software engineers, engineering managers, and other technology leaders. Her clients are professionals making high-stakes career moves across tech, leadership, and AI-driven roles. They include people aiming for big tech companies and high-growth startups, and leaders starting new roles.
How Sahar works
Sahar focuses on clarity, strategy, and positioning. She helps clients turn their experience into a story that earns interviews and offers. For new leaders, she builds actionable 30/60/90-day plans. After a session, clients receive an action plan they can start working on right away.
Background and qualifications
Sahar has more than 15 years in engineering leadership, building and scaling AI and data platforms at Microsoft, Apple, and Intel. Most recently she was a Director of Software Engineering, leading global teams on Ads modernization, data governance, and infrastructure projects. She has held a senior software engineering manager role since March 2021 and was a Technical Lead from September 2018 to March 2021. She has owned multi-million dollar engineering budgets and led cross-functional teams through high-stakes technical and organizational decisions.
Sahar M. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Action plan after each session
Sahar M. reviews
Sahar M. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a working engineering leader with experience at Microsoft, Apple, and Intel who coaches on both interviews and system design.
Best for senior engineers and engineering managers aiming for roles at top tech and AI companies.
Common questions
How much does Sahar M. charge?
Coaching with Sahar runs $125 to $200 an hour. Message Sahar from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sahar M. help with?
Sahar M. helps with preparing for interviews at Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, and similar companies, breaking into Big Tech, interviewing for AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI and industry transitions.
Does Sahar M. coach online?
Sahar is based in Cupertino, United States. Sessions are online.
Does Sahar M. have reviews?
Sahar M. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Sahar help with technical system design?
Yes.
Which companies does Sahar prepare people to interview at?
She prepares clients for interviews at Microsoft, Databricks, Google, Meta, Amazon, Snowflake, Anthropic, OpenAI, and high-growth startups.
How do I contact Sahar M.?
Send Sahar a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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