Tech IndustryMar 4, 2019
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AWS’ non-compete

Among PMs who moved from AWS to another firm, have you a) left the cloud business entirely, b) left cloud business only in the first year and went back to cloud, or c) stayed in cloud business but worked for a different sub-product (ie. AWS S3 to Azure compute)?

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Amazon awlR12 Mar 4, 2019

Also curious from a dev perspective.

Microsoft naaam Mar 4, 2019

Unless you're director level and above, nobody cares. Even at top levels no one cares (Ex: Kurian). Me and my teammates have moved between azure and AWS both directions for similar issues. No problems

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ruler Mar 4, 2019

If you are in CA, non-compete has no legal efficacy (you can put noncompete terms in a contract but they are nullified by state law) IANAL, you should consult one if this matters to you

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ruler Mar 4, 2019

Also, google the phrase "California noncompete" first so you know what to ask about when you consult an attorney