Stephen X.
Career and interview coach for software and engineering managers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Engineers and Managers |
Stephen X. is a career coach for software engineers, engineering managers, and DevOps engineers. He works on tech interviews, resumes, and moving up to senior roles. He is a software engineering manager at Amazon and was a software engineer for 8 years. He has interviewed people for both SDE and EM roles at Amazon. He has also reviewed hundreds of resumes as a hiring manager.
What Stephen helps with
Stephen helps tech professionals prepare for interviews, improve their resumes, and plan their next career step.
- Behavioral interview preparation
- Coding and system design interview evaluations
- Storytelling in interviews
- Resumes with clear, measurable bullet points
- Breaking into Amazon and other Big Tech companies
- Moving up to senior positions
- Promotions and org changes
- Long-term career growth in tech
Who Stephen works with
Stephen coaches software engineers, engineering managers, and DevOps engineers. He works with candidates preparing for interviews at top tech companies. He also helps engineers and managers who want promotions, face org changes, or want to grow into senior roles.
Background and qualifications
Stephen worked as a software engineer for 8 years. He is now a software engineering manager at Amazon, where he was also a Senior Software Development Engineer. Before Amazon he worked at ITHAKA in Ann Arbor. He has interviewed people for SDE and EM roles and knows behavioral, coding, and system design evaluations. As a hiring manager, he has reviewed hundreds of resumes. He also coaches engineers on his own team.
Stephen X. pricing
Programs and services
- Mock interviews
- One-on-one coaching sessions
Stephen X. reviews
Stephen X. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current Amazon engineering manager who has interviewed for and hired into both SDE and EM roles.
Best for engineers and engineering managers aiming for Amazon or other Big Tech roles.
Common questions
How much does Stephen X. charge?
Coaching with Stephen runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stephen X. help with?
Stephen X. helps with behavioral interview preparation, coding and system design interview evaluations, storytelling in interviews and resumes with clear, measurable bullet points.
Does Stephen X. have reviews?
Stephen X. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Stephen offer mock interviews?
Yes. He has run behavioral mock interviews and gives feedback on how to improve answers.
Can Stephen help with resumes for FAANG roles?
Yes. He helps candidates turn their work into clear, measurable bullet points for FAANG companies.
How do I contact Stephen X.?
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