Hey everyone! I recently got an offer from eBay for an sde position. Assuming I don't get h1b, in the next attempt, would it be possible for me to move to a different country within eBay? I have one last attempt next year, before my stem expires.
Ebay is going through some major changes - the CEO recently left (fired) and activist investment firm Elliot Management (who have a significant position with ebay) have outlined major organizational changes. A significant layoff is very likely within the next year. Only you can decide how much risk you're willing to take. Don't trust recruiters. I've heard being transferred to China is possible if you are a Chinese citizen. I've never heard of anyone successfully transferring to Europe. And I doubt it's possible to ever come back.
Thank you! Appreciate it. Makes sense. I definitely don't trust everything the recruiter says, so just wanna make sure, about what the situation is inside by asking here. Also, what about Canada? Any transfers possible there from US?
AFAIK Ebay does not have any engineering teams there. Elliot's end goal is to break up Ebay and sell the core marketplace for the highest possible price. Ebay itself is on shaky ground - any offices outside the US likely even more so. Any advice you get today is not likely to apply a year from now. The company is currently being headed by an interim CEO - while no one can predict when they happen, layoffs are a given.
The have engg teams in Canada, China, Germany, Australia and some in India. They do send candidates to other locations but in my experience it depends on the manager and director. Don't count on it. But the current state ebay is I'd stay away and look elsewhere for an offer.
usually some manager support you to move to different country and continue work for the same team. seeing what's going on eBay these days I don't think it's worth. what if they transfer you now to a different country and after few months or weeks say we're closing down the branch ...
What does the recruiter say?
What do you think she said 😂😂 of course she says yes.