Sonia J.
Career coach for tech engineers and product managers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInSalary negotiationTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Professionals, Managers and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Sonia J. is a career coach for product managers, software engineers, engineering managers and other tech roles. She has spent more than 20 years in tech, including work as a Principal Software Engineer at eBay. She has also worked at Adobe, Verizon Wireless and Apple. She has reviewed over 5000 resumes and hired over 1000 candidates on hiring committees. She helps with interviews, resumes, pay negotiation and new leadership roles.
What Sonia helps with
Sonia helps tech professionals get job offers and grow in their careers. She also coaches people who are stepping into new leadership roles.
- Coding, system design and soft skill interviews
- Resume improvement
- Negotiating base salary, sign-on bonus and equity
- Negotiating with FAANG and VC-backed companies
- Adjusting to a new leadership role
- Preparing for a promotion
- Managing stakeholders and avoiding burnout
- Building skills in product management and AI/ML
Who Sonia works with
Sonia works with product managers, managers of PMs, software engineers and engineering managers. She also coaches infrastructure, machine learning, mobile, QA, staff and AI engineers. Her clients range from junior to senior levels.
How Sonia works
For new leaders, Sonia builds a tailored 30/60/90-day plan. It covers early credibility, high-impact opportunities and visibility at work. For mentoring, she creates a personalized learning roadmap, reviews client projects and keeps them on track. She also draws on her Toastmasters experience when she teaches interview mindset.
Background and qualifications
Sonia has worked in tech companies for more than 20 years. She was a Principal Software Engineer at eBay from November 2009 to March 2016. There she interviewed over 500 candidates and helped build a team in India. She has also worked at Adobe, Verizon Wireless and Apple. She sat on hiring committees at Apple, eBay, PayPal, Adobe and top consulting firms. She mentored over 20 engineers at Apple.
Sonia J. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one interview coaching
- Resume review
- Salary negotiation coaching
- New leader coaching with a 30/60/90-day plan
- Mentorship with a personalized learning roadmap
Sonia J. reviews
Sonia J. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 36 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Sonia has hired over 1000 candidates and reviewed over 5000 resumes as a hiring manager at major tech companies.
Best for engineers and product managers who want to win tech job offers and negotiate higher pay.
Common questions
How much does Sonia J. charge?
Coaching with Sonia runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sonia J. help with?
Sonia J. helps with coding, system design and soft skill interviews, resume improvement, negotiating base salary, sign-on bonus and equity and negotiating with FAANG and VC-backed companies.
Does Sonia J. have reviews?
Sonia J. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 36 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Sonia help with salary negotiation?
Yes. She has helped clients raise base salary by 5 to 15 percent and increase sign-on bonuses by $5K to $50K. She has worked with offers from FAANG and VC-backed firms.
Does Sonia coach new managers?
Yes. She helps people adjust to a new role or prepare for a promotion. She builds a 30/60/90-day plan with them.
How do I contact Sonia J.?
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