Vladimir W.
Career coach for software engineers and engineering managers
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeInterview coachingTech careersPromotions and advancementNew managersConflict and difficult conversationsBurnout and resilienceTech and engineering leaders |
| Works with | Engineers and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
Vladimir W. coaches software engineers and engineering managers on interviews, career paths, and leadership. He spent more than 25 years as an engineer and manager, including a stint as Senior Engineering Manager at Google from 2017 to 2025. He started his career in 1994 as a teaching assistant at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia. He has interviewed candidates since 2006 and made hiring decisions on hundreds of them. He offers both quick sessions and longer mentoring.
What Vladimir helps with
Vladimir helps technical people prepare for interviews, plan their career paths, and handle leadership problems such as burnout and conflict.
- Preparing for engineering and management interviews
- Mock interviews for people management and leadership roles
- Charting a career path in tech
- Resolving conflict at work
- Burnout in leadership roles
- Working across teams
- Communicating clearly with upper management
- Growing in an engineering management role
Who Vladimir works with
Vladimir works with software engineers and engineering managers. Clients include people preparing for technical and leadership interviews, and managers who want to grow in their roles or handle leadership challenges.
Background and qualifications
Vladimir began in 1994 as a teaching assistant at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia, where he taught the basics of artificial intelligence. In 1999 he became a software engineer on the internationalization team at IBM and was promoted twice. He joined Google in 2006 and later worked there as a Senior Engineering Manager from January 2017 to October 2025. He has interviewed candidates for engineering and management roles since 2006. He has managed engineering teams and mentored dozens of engineers and managers.
Vladimir W. pricing
Programs and services
- Quick coaching sessions
- Longer-term mentoring
- Interview coaching
- Mock interviews for people management and leadership
Vladimir W. reviews
Vladimir W. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He has more than 18 years of experience interviewing and hiring engineers and managers, including at Google.
Best for software engineers and engineering managers preparing for tech interviews or planning their next career step.
Common questions
How much does Vladimir W. charge?
Coaching with Vladimir runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Vladimir from this page for an exact quote.
What does Vladimir W. help with?
Vladimir W. helps with preparing for engineering and management interviews, mock interviews for people management and leadership roles, charting a career path in tech and resolving conflict at work.
Does Vladimir W. have reviews?
Vladimir W. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Vladimir offer mock interviews for management roles?
Yes. He has run people management and leadership mock interviews for engineering managers.
Does Vladimir offer long-term mentoring?
Yes. He offers quick coaching sessions and also longer-term mentoring relationships.
How do I contact Vladimir W.?
Send Vladimir a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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