Yahia E.
Career and interview coach for ML engineers and data scientists
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Managers, Engineers and Professionals |
Yahia E. coaches product managers, engineering managers, data scientists and machine learning engineers on careers and interviews. He is a Machine Learning Engineering Manager at Spotify and a former Senior Research Data Scientist at Meta. He has run over 50 interviews for Meta and has coached more than 10 people. He also has experience in eCommerce, applied statistics and data center optimization. He does not coach Spotify-specific interviews.
What Yahia helps with
Yahia helps people who feel unsure about their career direction, especially early on. He also preps clients for tech interviews and supports moves into leadership.
- Choosing between product data scientist, data scientist, MLE and research scientist roles
- Moving from hands-on technical work to leadership
- Preparing for machine learning engineer interviews
- ML system design mock interviews
- Technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Performance reviews and managing up
- Exploring options when the right direction is unclear
Who Yahia works with
Yahia works with product managers, engineering managers, data scientists and machine learning engineers. Many clients are early in their careers and are exploring options or thinking about a change in focus. Others are preparing for interviews for machine learning roles.
Background and qualifications
Yahia is a Machine Learning Engineering Manager at Spotify, a role he has held since October 2024. Before that he was a Senior Machine Learning Engineer there. He worked at Meta as a Senior Research Data Scientist, and earlier as a Research Data Scientist for about three years. He has conducted over 50 interviews for Meta and has coached more than 10 people.
Yahia E. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Mock interviews
- ML system design mock interview
Yahia E. reviews
Yahia E. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current ML engineering manager who ran over 50 interviews at Meta.
Best for machine learning engineers and data scientists who want interview practice or help choosing a career direction.
Common questions
How much does Yahia E. charge?
Coaching with Yahia runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Yahia E. help with?
Yahia E. helps with choosing between product data scientist, data scientist, MLE and research scientist roles, moving from hands-on technical work to leadership, preparing for machine learning engineer interviews and mL system design mock interviews.
Does Yahia E. have reviews?
Yahia E. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Yahia coach Spotify interviews?
No. He works at Spotify and cannot coach candidates on Spotify-specific interviews or processes.
Can Yahia help with a move into leadership?
Yes. He supports people moving from hands-on technical work to leadership.
How do I contact Yahia E.?
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