Software Engineering Career Mentor (FAANG / Top Tech Experience Preferred)

Software Engineering Career Mentor (FAANG / Top Tech Experience Preferred) Overview I'm looking for an experienced Software Engineer who has worked at a top technology company (FAANG or a comparable engineering organization) to serve as a mentor and career coach. I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and expect to graduate around September–October 2026. My goal is to successfully transition into a full-time Software Engineering role, and I'm looking for someone who can provide professional guidance, technical direction, and career coaching throughout that journey. About Me - Bachelor's in Software Engineering (Expected Graduation: September–October 2026) - Located in the Greater Seattle Area, Washington - Highly motivated, eager to learn, and committed to building a successful career in software engineering Technologies & Tools I'm Learning - JavaScript / TypeScript - Node.js - NestJS - Next.js - React - PostgreSQL - HTML / CSS - Git & GitHub - VS Code - Cursor - OpenAI Codex - Claude Code - Modern AI-assisted software engineering workflows What I'm Looking For I'm seeking someone who can serve as a long-term mentor and help guide my professional development by: - Helping me understand what skills employers are looking for - Creating a practical learning roadmap toward becoming an employable Software Engineer - Identifying gaps in my technical knowledge - Recommending what technologies and concepts I should focus on next - Providing career guidance based on real industry experience - Helping me prepare for technical interviews - Offering feedback on my technical growth and progress - Sharing industry best practices and engineering mindset - Answering questions as I continue learning and developing my skills - Helping me navigate the software engineering profession with confidence More than anything, I'm looking for someone who is willing to invest in helping me grow into a strong software engineer and provide honest, constructive guidance along the way. Preferred Background I'd like to work with someone who has experience at organizations such as: - Google - Microsoft - Amazon - Meta - Apple - Netflix - OpenAI - Stripe - NVIDIA - Databricks - Snowflake - Or another highly respected software engineering organization Experience interviewing candidates, mentoring junior engineers, or participating in hiring is a strong plus. Engagement I'm interested in establishing an ongoing mentoring relationship with regular meetings (weekly or biweekly), along with occasional communication between sessions as questions arise. When Applying Please include: - Your software engineering background - Companies you've worked for - Years of industry experience - Your areas of technical expertise - Any mentoring or coaching experience - Why you believe you'd be a good fit - Your availability and hourly rate I'm looking for someone who enjoys helping others grow, is passionate about software engineering, and can provide practical guidance as I work toward beginning my career in the industry.