Communication for Engineers
with Sid Ray
I have interviewed hundreds of candidates and served on hiring committees at hyperscalers such as Microsoft. One of the most common reasons strong technical candidates are rejected is not a … Read more
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About this session
I have interviewed hundreds of candidates and served on hiring committees at hyperscalers such as Microsoft. One of the most common reasons strong technical candidates are rejected is not a lack of technical depth, but an inability to communicate effectively during interviews.
Interviewers assess more than problem-solving skills, they evaluate how well a candidate collaborates. Can we understand each other? Does the engineer clarify requirements, structure their thinking, and communicate in a clear, concise, and articulate manner?
Over the years, I have distilled a set of practical communication strategies from these experiences. Applying them consistently puts engineers meaningfully ahead of their peers both within their organizations and in high stakes interviews.
Your mentor
Sid is currently a Principal Engineering Manager in Microsoft managing a distributed service. He is a result oriented engineering leader, with 20+ years of experience in leading and building high performance global distributed teams, delivering high quality software with lean, agile with continuous improvement methodologies, OKRs along with operational excellence. Sid has interviewed 400+ candidates, reviewed 2000+ resumes over the course of his career.
Sid has experience interviewing software engineers at all levels SDE, SDE 2, Senior SDE, Staff SDE, Senior Staff SDE, Principal SDE and engineering managers. He can help you practice the following types of interviews: behavioral, coding, system design and algorithms. Sid is passionate about helping people with interviews and has successfully helped folks land roles at FAANGM and other companies.
What you can expect from coaching with Sid:
- Targeted, actionable feedback for interview success with a clear roadmap for improvement across technical and behavioral interview skills with guidance on preparation.
- Guidance on transitioning from IC to manager including insights on team dynamics, cross-functional collaboration, and performance optimization.
- Insider knowledge of interview processes at major tech companies like Microsoft and others.
- A structured approach to mastering behavioral and leadership questions, helping you articulate your experiences and showcase your strengths.
- Career Advancement - provide valuable guidance on career advancement, technical leadership, and long-term success in the tech industry.
What mentees say
“Sid was a great mentor. He really went above and beyond and really seemed focused on making sure I succeeded. ”
Brent
Standard Plan · 9 months
“Help me a lot with my interviews which eventually led to getting my target offer. Sid is no-nonsense and extremely knowledgeable in his field. I like his rigorous approach to mentorship.”
Jay
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