Steven Xu
Product management career coach working at LinkedIn
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance), University of Washington |
Steven Xu is a product management and career coach. He helps people choose their next career step, prepare for interviews, and negotiate pay. He works on the Jobs Marketplace product at LinkedIn, where he builds AI tools like recommendation and auction systems. He moved into product management after years in financial planning and analysis at LinkedIn and Microsoft. He also advises a seed-stage company as it works toward product-market fit.
What Steven helps with
Steven works with people at different stages of their careers. He helps them think through where to go next and how to get there.
- Choosing the next step in your career
- Preparing for interviews
- Negotiating compensation
- Moving into product management
- Building self-awareness about career direction
Who Steven works with
Steven has advised peers at several stages of their careers. His work covers picking the next step, getting ready for interviews, and negotiating pay. He also helps people who want to move into product management, as he did himself.
Background and qualifications
Steven earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Washington in Seattle. He started his career in financial planning and analysis, first as a Senior Financial Analyst at Microsoft, then as a Finance Manager at LinkedIn. In April 2021 he moved into product management at LinkedIn. There he works on the Jobs Marketplace product, which uses AI for recommendations and auctions. His professional interests include marketplaces, profitability, and product strategy. He also advises a seed-stage company.
Steven Xu pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one product management coaching
- One-on-one career coaching
- Message before booking
Steven Xu reviews
Steven Xu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A LinkedIn product manager who came from finance and now builds the Jobs Marketplace product.
Best for professionals who want to break into product management or plan their next career move.
Common questions
How much does Steven Xu charge?
Coaching with Steven runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Steven from this page for an exact quote.
What does Steven Xu help with?
Steven Xu helps with choosing the next step in your career, preparing for interviews, negotiating compensation and moving into product management.
Does Steven Xu coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Steven Xu have reviews?
Steven Xu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Steven Xu certified?
Steven Xu lists: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance), University of Washington.
Does Steven Xu have experience switching into product management?
Yes. Steven started in financial planning and analysis at LinkedIn and Microsoft, then moved into product management at LinkedIn in April 2021.
How do I contact Steven Xu?
Send Steven a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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