For Engineering Managers Ready to Level Up

Become a Stronger Engineering Manager

You have survived the transition to management. Now it is time to thrive. Get coaching from directors and VPs who will push you past the plateau and prepare you for the next level.

Expert mentors available 60 min sessions 9 mentors online

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Mentors from top companies

Sound Familiar?

You're not alone. These are the challenges we hear most.

Stuck in Tactical Mode

You spend all your time firefighting, unblocking, and attending status meetings. You know you should be thinking strategically but there is never enough time.

Struggling to Scale Yourself

Your team is growing but your approach is not scaling. What worked with 4 engineers breaks with 8. You need new systems for delegation, communication, and decision-making.

Managing Up is a Mystery

You are not sure how to communicate effectively with your director or VP. You want to build trust upward but do not know what senior leadership actually expects from you.

Coaching from Leaders Who Have Scaled Engineering Teams

Our mentors are directors, VPs, and senior EMs who have managed teams of 20, 50, and 100+ engineers. They have mastered the skills you are building (hiring at scale, performance calibration, cross-org influence, and managing up) and will share their hard-won playbooks.

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Team Scaling Playbook

Learn how to restructure communication, delegation, and decision-making as your team grows. Get specific frameworks for each team size milestone.

Managing Up Effectively

Your mentor will teach you how to communicate with senior leadership: what they care about, how to present risks, when to escalate, and how to build trust through results.

Performance Calibration Mastery

Navigate the politics of calibration sessions with confidence. Learn to write promotion packets that get approved and deliver performance reviews that drive real growth.

Cross-Org Influence Building

Expand your impact beyond your direct team. Learn to build relationships with partner teams, influence technical decisions, and establish yourself as a leader others want to work with.

How It Works

Get started in three simple steps

Choose Your Mentor

Browse mentors by company experience, expertise, and availability. Every mentor is vetted and actively working in the industry.

Book a Session

Select a time slot that works for you. Sessions are conducted over video call with screen sharing for hands-on practice.

Get Results

Receive personalized feedback, actionable strategies, and follow-up resources to accelerate your career goals.

Meet Our Mentors

Learn from engineers at the world's top companies

Vinay Bansal

Senior Engineering Leader

Google Nike Startup

Sandeep Kochhar

CTO

Paint Minds Consulting Pvt Ltd Honeywell IBM

Nishant Kumar

Principal Engineer at Microsoft

Microsoft Rackspace Ericsson

Gregory Bates

VP of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence at The Coca-Cola...

Mastercard Kasier Permanente Coca-Cola

These are just a few of our expert mentors. Search for your perfect match →

Success Stories

See how engineers like you achieved their goals

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My mentor helped me navigate a challenging career transition with genuine empathy. Every session was focused on my specific goals, and the personalized guidance gave me the confidence to land a senior role at a top-tier company.

Ana Reyes

Software Engineer

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The mentorship I received was transformative. My mentor brought deep technical expertise and exceptional communication skills that helped me master system design. I went from struggling with interviews to receiving multiple offers.

Danish Kalim

Software Engineer

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After months of preparation on my own, I knew I needed expert guidance. Choosing BeTopTen was the best decision - my mentor's targeted feedback on my coding and behavioral interviews directly led to my promotion.

Amruta Rathod

Senior Developer

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Engineering Manager Coaching

I have been an EM for 2+ years. Is coaching still valuable?

Absolutely: in fact, this is when coaching becomes most impactful. Early-stage management is about survival skills. Experienced EM coaching focuses on scaling yourself, building organizational influence, and developing the strategic thinking needed for director-level impact.

Can coaching help me get promoted to Director?

Yes. The gap from EM to Director is one of the biggest jumps in engineering leadership. Your mentor will help you understand the specific expectations at Director level: organizational strategy, multi-team management, executive communication, and build a promotion case.

How do I handle managing managers for the first time?

Managing managers requires a fundamental shift from direct team management. Your mentor will teach you how to set expectations, calibrate across teams, develop your manager reports, and lead through layers without micromanaging or losing visibility.

What if my challenges are specific to my company culture?

Your mentor will tailor their guidance to your specific organizational context. While management principles are universal, the application varies significantly across companies. Mentors with experience at your target company or similar cultures will be particularly valuable.

Should I focus on technical depth or people skills at this stage?

Both matter, but the balance shifts as you grow. An experienced EM needs enough technical depth to make sound architectural decisions and earn engineering trust, while investing heavily in organizational skills. Your mentor will help you calibrate the right balance for your level and goals.

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