Helping you meet the right people at the right time 📣 DM me 'Mentor' to make that big career move

Anna is the Founder of Outlier Mentors, a long term career mentorship community for Software Engineers.

Having worked 15 yrs in tech across startups (health tech, construction tech, fintech and recruiting), Anna is passionate about building powerful products that drive business and personal growth. 

Today, she leads a career growth community and connects top engineering talent with startups.

→ Helped founders launch 0-1 B2C SaaS products (mobile + desktop)
→ Helped over 100+ Software Engineers get hired
→ Launched 2+ coaching programs for Early to Mid level SWE
→ Leading expert on Linkedin Networking for Software Engineers

→ Here's a few testimonials from Software Engineers who we've helped level up in their career:

☕️ "Connecting with Anna has been a game-changer for me. Through her thoughtful guidance and advice, I’ve gained tools to genuinely connect with others and gain job leads at a pace I had never experienced before! She has a rare gift for helping you see your value and the 'big picture' of job searching, which made a real difference in my confidence and results.

I can’t recommend her highly enough! :)"
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Carter Swain
Early-career Software Engineer

☕️ "Anna is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the job market, especially in technology, engineering, and marketing. I had to pleasure of working with her while I was seeking a new role and she assisted me in securing a great position. She is confident, helpful, and willing to share tons of valuable advice on job seeking tools, including networking and interviewing, which personally made a great improvement in my search."
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James Richmond
Early-career Engineer


☕️ "I’ve been following Anna on LinkedIn for about 6 months, and her insights and advice have been invaluable to me during my job search. After completing a bootcamp and entering the competitive field of software engineering, I applied many of the tips she shared regarding networking. Thanks to her guidance, I secured a software engineering role in under three months!

What really stands out about Anna is her generosity in sharing her knowledge and her passion for helping others succeed. Her content and advice made a significant impact on my job search. I highly recommend Anna to anyone seeking advice or mentorship in their career journey—she’s a true expert and a positive force in the job search space."
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Cameron Johnson
Early-career Software Engineer

🌻 Anna Miller

This Software Engineer was stuck with 0 interviews for 8 months…then landed 3 offers in just 4 months.... (Yes, not 1 but 3 Job offers!)

Here’s how →

The 3 reasons that kept her stuck:
→ Lack of a weekly routine for Leetcode practice
→ Relying on online applications (no warm intros)
→ No interview feedback to understand the gaps 

Imagine having 3 years of Software Engineering work experience, plus a Masters and working as a Research Assistant instead of starting a career as a Software Engineer....

That was Cassie’s reality.

Then Cassie joined Outlier Mentors. Once she committed to the system—weekly feedback, consistent DSA and System Design practice, and a much improved resume — everything changed.

She got an interviews for Paypal and JP Morgan... 

Both are strong opportunities to work alongside talented engineers, so she went to work. After 6 weeks of interview preparation and multiple interviews rounds, she got the answer:

She passed all the interviews 🎉

In fact, these 2 new opportunities came after she already got a job offer, but declined it due to below market rate salary and re-location requirement. 

Today, she can choose the best offer from these 2 new opportunities. 😉

Here’s how you can do the same:
 → Practice DSA every week and track your learning
 → Get feedback from someone who actually understands interview skills
 → Build your network, not just your resume

If you feel stuck right now, your momentum can shift very fast, once you commit to your goals using the right strategy.

Instead of wondering why you're not landing an offer, your next 4 months could change everything. 💜

Founder & Mentor | DM ‘Network’ | Software Engineers get hired 3x faster | Mentorship for Software Engineers | Book a call to chat ☎️

📮 Another 6 companies #hiring for Software Engineers in the US this week → Get more jobs like these in your inbox → https://bit.ly/47hE6jk

Veeva Systems is hiring multiple Software Engineers including a Java SWE  

Givebutter is hiring a Website Design Engineer

StackAdapt is hiring multiple Software Engineers in Canada

Tofu is hiring Frontend SWE in SF (Post from Eunjoon (EJ) Cho)

PeopleFinder is hiring Sr. Data Engineer in Sacramento (Post from Keith Oliver Rull)

Greenboard is hiring Fullstack SWE in NYC 
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Get more jobs like these in your inbox → DM me 'NETWORK' for exact steps on networking or sign up https://lnkd.in/gVxzGP2Z

☕️ Remember, building genuine connections is how you land opportunities today. 

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In case you’re new here 👋 I’m 🌻 Anna Miller, Founder and Lead Mentor at Outlier Mentors. We partner with Software Engineers to help them land jobs 3x faster through proven job search systems. 

📆 Join our 4-month #jobsearch program to learn how to use #networking to attract interviews and receive #technical mentorship for technical interviews. 

Doors for applicants to join open on Feb 2, 2026. 😉 

Book an intro call to learn more → link in my profile.

🌞 Here's 6 companies #hiring for Software Engineers in the US this week → Get more jobs like these in your inbox → DM me Network

Suno is hiring multiple Software Engineers (Boston, NYC, LA, SF)

Kraken is hiring multiple Software Engineers (Remote)

Leap Tools is hiring multiple Software Engineers (Canada, Remote)

Neta AI is hiring Founding SWE (Remote or NYC)

CloudBees is hiring multiple SWE (Remote)

Distyl is hiring Frontend SWE (Hybrid, NYC, SF) 

🔥 The job market is heating up, even if it's only Feb! Every week there's over 100s of new jobs posted just on LinkedIn from companies growing their engineering teams. There are so many more opportunities that are not posted online as well. 

Don't wait to apply - but also don't ONLY apply. #Network to get seen.

☕️ Remember, building genuine connections is how you land opportunities today. 

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In case you’re new here 👋 I’m 🌻 Anna Miller, Founder and Lead Mentor at Outlier Mentors. We partner with Software Engineers to help them land jobs 3x faster through proven job search systems. 

📆 Join the Outlier Mentors #jobsearch program to learn how to use #networking to attract interviews and receive #technical interview training to be interview ready. 

Doors are OPEN today Feb 2, 2026. 

Book an intro call to apply → link in my profile.

The #1 Reason you are scared to network (and how to turn connections into referrals)

1️⃣ You're making networking toooo personal

The first rule to remember about #networking, is that it's not personal. Many folks don't respond because they are busy or simply not online - not because they are thinking about you and don't want to talk to you.

(And no, sending messages to Recruiters is not networking...)

First of all, when networking, you are building a new relationship - this takes time, care but most of all - consistency.

Consistency in asking good questions, following up, asking people on a call, and reaching back out to stay in touch. This is not personal, it's a process that works - if you learn it and commit to it.

📮 NOW the fun part...How to Turn Connections into Referrals

→ Post at least 3x month on Linkedin, at regular intervals. Make sure your posts are personal, descriptive and sounds like you! The more you post, the more people remember you and can help!

→ Notify your connections you're job searching through a Direct Message, not just a Linkedin Post. 

→ Reach out to your connections (Yes, even that one guy from 5 yrs ago) with a short positive message asking for their help. 

Example message can be something like:

"Realized we haven't spoken in a while... how are you?

On my end, still looking for a new eng role. Maybe you've come across something that's related. If so, would appreciate the information.

Thanks again and stay in touch!"

Keep it simple direct and positive. 😉

▶ Get expert advice, DM me 'Network' for expert advice or sign up here https://lnkd.in/gVxzGP2Z

Reminder 😅 Your work experience is NOT enough to get seen by recruiters. (Even if your resume is made of gold 🔱)

Instead, focus on these 3 things to get #interviews:
1️⃣ Start conversations in LinkedIn comments with who is posting jobs
2️⃣ Get referrals from your #network to get seen (by posting)
3️⃣ Post on LinkedIn weekly to alert recruiters you are active

These 3 steps are the first part of how we help #softwareengineers in the Outlier Mentors program:
1. Understand your top skills + goals
2. Review your current network of people
3. Start to expand your network based on your top skills + goals

It's about how 🧲 visible you are with the right people.

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Since I started coaching software engineers, I've helped over 100 software engineers land in new jobs, here's just a few of them:

Corey works at Braze (Technical Support Engineer)
Hannah landed an offer at Arketa (QA Lead)
Dino got an offer at Visa (Fullstack Engineer)
Redoan landed at Google (Fullstack Engineer)
grant got into Amazon (Fullstack Engineer)
Michael K now works at CVS (Python Engineer)
Madison got a role in Airtable (Support Engineer)

These offers helped change their lives, move to new cities and support their families - and of course changed the trajectory of their careers.

Most importantly, they invested in themselves to get support instead of staying stuck - remember, you make your own luck 🍀

The market is hot, companies are hiring - yet many talented Software Engineers struggle to get seen 👀

That's because the rules of the game have changed...

No longer is getting interviews a result of your work experience....someone has to actually see you first before you can even share who you are. The resume is much less important... working in tech is all about building #connections.

Want support in your career? DM me 'Network' to get tips on how to land more interviews. 
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In case you’re new here 👋 I’m 🌻 Anna Miller, Founder and Lead Mentor at Outlier Mentors. We partner with Software Engineers to help them land jobs 3x faster through proven job search systems. 

📆 Join the Outlier Mentors #jobsearch program to learn how to use
#networking to attract interviews and receive #technical interview training to be interview ready. 

Doors are OPEN 🎊

Book an intro call to apply → link in my profile.

So excited to have Alex Velazquez join me on Jan 14 on a conversation breaking down his journey to Staff Software Engineer at Google. 📆 RSVP to make sure you don't miss this!

Career Conversations: SWE Journey with Alex Velazquez

Code To Cloud

Maintain a centralized platform engineering hub, providing resources, IaC templates, blueprints, and operational guides to support scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-native platforms

Ensure clean repository structure, version control, and up-to-date documentation

Manage and troubleshoot Docker environments for CI/CD, local development, and testing, applying DevOps best practices to support platform reliability

Software Engineer

Shopify

Contributed to backend logic and UI components, shipping features that supported millions of merchants and improved platform reliability

Reviewed and validated AI-assisted code, performing logic checks and tests that increased unit test coverage by 10% and ensured deployment reliability

Explored peers’ code and internal systems to deepen understanding of large-scale backend and frontend development and collaborative workflows

Software Engineering Intern

100Devs

Developed modern and accessible full-stack web applications using TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB, leading to a 10% reduction in bounce rate

Implemented semantic structure for web applications, resulting in Google Lighthouse scores of 85+ and enhanced website performance

Enhanced development cycles by 10% per project utilizing agile project management methodologies, particularly Scrum

Managed code repositories using Git and GitHub, ensuring version control, code integrity, and a streamlined development process

Integrated third-party APIs and services into web applications, enhancing functionality and providing users with seamless, feature-rich experiences

Automated deployment processes with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, reducing manual intervention and ensuring smoother, more efficient development workflows

Software Developer

Crystal Int'l (Group) Inc. & Crystal Claire Cosmetics Inc.

Streamlined 2D and 3D drawing review and validation processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in errors and improved business efficiency

Generated custom 3D models using innovative 3D printing techniques, leading to a 10% cost reduction and faster product development by 20%

Facilitated the development process by preparing 3D-printed prototypes for demonstration purposes, resulting in a 15% reduction in the overall development cycle

Effectively communicated technical specifications and feasibility adjustments between clients and manufacturers, streamlining the development process and improving project timelines by 10%

Leveraged collaboration and communication skills with engineers, clients, and manufacturers to align project goals and resolve technical challenges, improving workflow efficiency and reducing production delays

Packaging Development Engineer

Conducted 350+ industrial tests using specialized equipment and adhering to ISTA, ASTM, and ISO standards

Improved pass-test rate by 20% by creating and maintaining process documentation and escalation reports

Generated detailed test reports with photos of damaged areas and recommended potential improvements, resulting in a 10% decrease in retest rates

Coordinated with engineers on 10+ projects, providing technical support and collaborating to resolve challenges, ensuring successful test outcomes and enhancing overall project efficiency

Packaging Test Engineer

🌊 🖥 Software Developer | TypeScript | React | Next.js | Redux | Node.js | MongoDB | ✍ Blogger

Software Developer and SAIT student building production‑ready full‑stack applications, architecting databases, and designing cloud‑ready systems. Skilled in React, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, and CI/CD.

Interned at Shopify, contributing to backend services and UI features used by millions of merchants. Enhanced AI‑generated code for reliability and test coverage, and gained hands‑on experience working across a large‑scale, collaborative codebase.

Previously, as a Packaging Engineer, I developed valuable soft skills in problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, communication, and time management. These experiences have helped me deliver efficient solutions under tight deadlines, whether optimizing code or workflows.

🌱 Expanding My Skills:
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Learning Azure fundamentals and infrastructure concepts.
- DevOps & Automation: Exploring Docker, GitHub Actions, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Systems Programming: Building proficiency in Go (Golang) for backend and tooling.
- Infrastructure as Code (Planned): Looking to explore Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code tools.

🔗 Links & Work:
GitHub: https://github.com/victoriacheng15?tab=repositories
BioHub: https://victoriacheng15.github.io/bioHub/

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Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Ruby (learning), Go (learning)
Frontend Development: React, Next.js, Redux, React Native, Tailwind CSS, SASS
Backend Development: Node.js, Flask, Ruby on Rails,  MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Testing: Cypress, Jest, Testing Library, Pytest
DevOps & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Docker, Linux, Bash, Ansible, Azure, CI/CD Pipelines

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