Paul Kim

Director of Engineering @ Coupang (ex Amazon)
25+ years of experience in the software industry
United States of America 5.0 (28 reviews) Active today Usually responds in a few hours
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$240 / month

A 60 minute meeting twice a month to discuss career growth, leadership, SWE, interviewing.

2 calls per month (60min/call)

Unlimited Q&A via chat

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I have over 20 years of software development experience, scaling teams from 0 - 30 members. I have had leadership experience at Amazon, Disney, and at various startups. I can coach you on career development, resume reviews, tech interview prep (I have > 2k interviews over my career, and over 300 at Amazon), leadership all the way to the C-Suite.

Please reach out if you cannot afford my sessions. I give a 90% discount to those in need (documentation required) and truly do not have means to pay. Additionally, I give a discount to minorities in the industry (people of color, women, disabilities, etc).

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What mentees say

Brandon

Brandon

5 out of 5 stars

Lite Plan · 
14 months

I engaged Paul Kim as a mentor to help me move to a new job that would advance my career as a software engineer. At the time, I lacked a clear understanding of the job search process, industry expectations for senior software engineers, and the steps required to advance my career. Paul provided a structured approach to career development. He began by helping me define a clear vision for my next role, then worked with me to translate that vision into concrete, actionable goals. These included identifying target companies, preparing for technical interviews, improving communication skills, and setting weekly milestones. He also supplied curated technical resources and interview materials aligned with the roles I was targeting. During our sessions, Paul provided feedback on both technical and non-technical dimensions of the job search. He emphasized clarity in communication, goal-setting discipline, and maintaining a high standard of execution. He regularly reviewed my progress and held me accountable to the goals we had defined. Paul provided constructive feedback when needed. The outcome of this mentorship was a successful transition to a new senior engineering role that aligned with my criteria for compensation, team quality, and product vision. Additionally, the mentorship helped me build confidence in evaluating roles, advocating for my needs, and developing new skills in a time-efficient manner. Although the mentorship has now concluded, the frameworks and habits developed during the process remain applicable to my ongoing career development. I recommend Paul Kim to software engineers seeking to transition into more senior roles or more aligned work environments, particularly those looking for structured, high-signal guidance from an experienced mentor. Thank you Paul!

Joseph

Joseph

5 out of 5 stars

Standard Plan · 
6 months

As mentioned in my last review, Paul has been an invaluable resource for focusing and implementing my career goals. He has great advice on balancing short-term and long-term goals, as well as day-to-day work and business value.

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Joseph

Joseph

5 out of 5 stars

Paul is an excellent mentor who brings levelheadedness and years of experience to his relationships with mentees. When I started working with Paul, I was in the middle of a job search. In the first two meetings, we put together a job search strategy, sharpened up my resume together, and began preparing for behavioral and technical interviews. As we worked together, I started getting past more initial screeners for jobs and felt more confident in my interview performance. Paul is also a great thought-partner for projects and always presses for the "why" in design or business decisions. In addition, he is extremely empathetic and can understand a professional situation from multiple people's perspectives.

Makar

Makar

5 out of 5 stars

We had a 30-minute session discussing my Engineering Manager's resume. Paul shared insights on the resume review process and showed me where my resume needs more work. Good value for money.

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