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Scott Steeg

Director of Engineering / Head of Japan R&D @ Medidata, Ex-Amazon

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Scott Steeg

Director of Engineering / Head of Japan R&D @ Medidata, Ex-Amazon

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(12 reviews)

7+ years building and leading highly effective teams

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Scott is Director of Engineering and Head of Japan R&D at Medidata, and previously worked at Amazon. He has more than 10 years of experience as a software engineer and more than seven years as an engineering manager. He helps engineers move into management, build confidence as leaders, and prepare for career moves and interviews.

Based on 10 verified mentee reviews

Reviewers often praise his patient listening and calm support when they are facing difficult work or career situations.
Mentees value his practical guidance for moving into engineering management, including management styles, team issues, and building confidence in new leadership roles.
Several reviewers highlight his detailed resume feedback and interview preparation, including advice for job searches in Japan.

About

What's your vision of leadership? Can you describe your leadership approach in one sentence? Without simply listing your responsibilities as an engineering leader, can you capture the core values and behaviours you provide that unlock value in your teams and organization? These aren't straightforward questions -- they require truly understanding yourself!

With 10+ years professional experience as a Software Engineer and 7+ years as an Engineering Manager, I'm an engineering leader that focuses on empathy, trust, and communication. Whether it's 1:1s or coaching, I love listening, asking questions, and helping others to understand their passion and value, so they can take control of their own journey.

I'm probably a good fit if you are:
* A software engineer considering management
* An engineering manager trying to build confidence
* An engineering leader dealing with ambiguity, stakeholders, or team issues
* Job hunting or preparing for interviews
* Thinking about a career move or feeling stuck

Look forward to hearing from you!

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Working with Scott was a pleasure. I began my mentorship in a high-pressure environment, and during the early sessions I often found myself venting about challenges within the company. Scott listened with genuine interest and patience, providing a calm and supportive space to reflect. He helped me step back and see the bigger picture, guiding me towards alternative ways of approaching difficult situations. He also recommended valuable reading and practical exercises, which proved beneficial in the long term. During my mentorship journey, I experienced being downsized. Scott supported me in restructuring my CV and helped me prepare for future interviews, particularly those with a stronger focus on AI. His guidance during this period was both practical and encouraging. Overall, my mentorship with Scott was highly rewarding. Like all meaningful journeys, it eventually came to an end, but the impact of his support and guidance will stay with me.

Muhammad

Standard Plan • 10 months • June 27, 2026

Muhammad wrote 1 more review for the same mentorship

Scott was my first mentor on here and I found him to be extremely supportive, both helping explore current career related difficulties I was going through as well as keeping an eye to the future about where it is that I want to go and how I could get there. I would highly recommend Scott if you are looking for some support and direction in your career or leadership goals.

Errol

Lite Plan • 5 months • June 26, 2026

I already left one of these but don't mind leaving another since it's asking. Scott was amazing and really helped in answering my questions and clearing away a lot of the uncertainty revolving around moving to a new country. Scott helped me with every aspect from filling out my resume and prepping for my interview, finding an apartment and even what to expect from day to day life in Japan. I can honestly say this process would have been infinitely more stressful without his help and I definitely recommend Scott to anyone who's trying to make a move from the US to Japan.