Health tech companies
What do people think about companies like Verily, Grail and all of the other companies that are working to help with cancer, diabetes and whatever else. Are these places good for software engineers? Are they delivering something of value? Is there any good company that I should check out?
I can say from working at Medtronic, software engineering can be frustrating, but at the end of the day it’s still a great place to make a difference in patient’s lives.
You in MN?
Yep, Mounds View office.
It will always be different working at companies that are not primarily software. Some might find this frustrating, but you do get to be a part of something really exciting that will physically improve people's lives. Pay might be lower than FANG but this is changing
I had offers from a few of these companies, including the ones you have mentioned. The pay and the engineering talent is lower. People don't seem to mind because there's a lot of "we're saving lives here" kool aid that's being fed. I was willing to drink it, but realized it would wear off pretty soon, and I would find myself being horribly underpaid and bored.
OP I’m a founder of a health tech startup. PM if you wanna hear about it and why I believe it’s the best field to be in
I don’t want to leave Twitter. I’m just curious what’s up in this space.