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- Apple require scrum master training? Got a call from a 3rd party recruiter for a project manager role at Apple. Wants to schedule an interview but requires scrum certification. 3rd party recruiter recommended “the training hub” as apples preferred scrum certification. It appears to be a Canadian website. Is this legitimate? Or a scam?
- Does Apple hires stem-opt ? Does Apple hires STEM-OPT student, who has less than 1 year visa and only 1 chance left for H1B ?
- How Apple handles expiring OPT cases Going to get an offer from Apple. My OPT with STEM extension is going to expire next year August. If my H1b is not picked up next year, how does Apple handle that? Do they send to their Canada office or send back to home country? Any cases which you have heard/ seen?
- vote Apple Rescind Offer Because of OPT Process Time? Did anyone have the experience of applying for initial OPT right before an offer from Apple? I’m lowkey scared that Apple might rescind my offer because of the OPT process time. What do y’all think about that? How possible would Apple back out because of the process time?
- Anyone opt-out of Apple arbitration as new employee? I’m going through the offer paperwork for Apple, and there is an opt-out clause in the arbitration agreement document. Can anyone who has opted out share their experience?
- vote Is Apple right to give people the choice to opt out of Facebook ads? Apple is no saint but Facebook is stooping too low this time.
- Apple Corporate Housing Feedback Hello Everyone! I wanted to know if it's better to opt for Apple Housing or to take the monthly stipend? Thanks in advance
- vote McDonald’s shift manager as Engineering manager? Why do they (EM) need such high salaries? They don’t write code. They don’t design anything’s. TLs do. Most have lost their technical chops. What’s the deal? As an experiment. If a FAANG hires a McDonald’s shift manager, trains them on a few tech things and pays $30/ hour can they be a good EM?
- Arbitration opt out Signed an apple offer. I did sign the arbitration agreement too but apple gives an option to opt out of it. Should I opt out? Would there be other consequences of opting out?
- Immigration Options Hi guys! looking for some insights to options that big tech companies excercise (Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Google) to retain the employees who are not selected for H1B and OPT/STEM OPT expires. Lets make it a useful conversation. @Apple @Google @Microsoft
- too much saturation among software engineers we can see lot of online programs to train new people. millions of new students graduating every year across the globe with computer science degree. In coming 5-10 years are we going to see a severe saturation among SWEs ? Corporate tech gaints like google, fb, apple are conducting training progra
- link H-1B: Apple and outsourcer Infosys get whistleblower ‘visa scam’ lawsuit tossed out https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/03/15/h-1b-apple-and-outsourcer-infosys-get-whistleblower-visa-scam-lawsuit-tossed-out/ Former Apple and Infosys employee Carl Krawitt claimed the two firms conspired to fraudulently obtain B-1 visas — instead of the harder-to-get and more costly H-1B — for two Info
- vote Apple AMP h1b didn't get picked Hey Blinders, What happens if my h1b didn't get picked 3rd time? I got an ICT3 offer from AMP but I am currently on OPT. My 3rd chance is gonna be the next April. What happens if h1b don't get picked? Where does Apple send me to file L-1? Do they even file L-1 in this scenario? YOE:2 TC: 200k Tha
- link Apple Advertising Hypocrisy https://twitter.com/alexeheath/status/1433460592619126785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1433460592619126785%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2021%2F9%2F2%2F22654121%2Fapple-personalized-ads-ios-15-prompt-app-tracking https://www.theverge.com/20
- Travelling on OPT Is it safe to travel outside US when you have 3 months left on your initial OPT? Can you be denied entry just because you have a certain duration left on OPT? I am planning to Apple for STEM extension once I am back.
- Mortgage Lenders for F1? Hello, Blind fam, Help me out here. I want to buy this multifamily home. I am on F1 OPT with STEM Extention. I am in my first year(2 months actually) of OPT. I'm working at Meta. I have all the valid documents and more than 20% to put down on a house. I am legally allowed to buy a property but do no
- Amazon sidewalk wtf? Hackable wifi through echo/ring? If someone hacks me through sidewalk would amazon bear liability? And no way to opt out if you wait till June 8th? Should i switch to apple homepod, given apple values privacy a bit? Please pip whoever top manager came with that idea
- How easy / difficult to move from IC to Manger at @Apple Interviewed at Apple band expecting an IC4 offer. Also interviewed for a startup for Engineering Manager role, expecting offer. My long term career goal is to become an Engineering Manager path. Now I have a dilemma to join big tech @apple as an IC and move to the Manager role or opt for a startup
- Apple Compensation/ Relocation Benefits I have a verbal offer from Apple and waiting for official confirmation. What are the components in a compensation package ? Base pay/RSUs/Hiring Bonus and anything else ? How about Tuition assistance/other benefits ? what would be the relocation package ? Also, I'm moving from East coast to Bay are
- Best place to work outside the US? I may not make the H1-B lottery this year(last attempt, on OPT Ext.), what country would be the best to move to within Apple in terms of Pay & Quality of Life?
- link Apple vs. Facebook - who wins? With Apple said to release IOS 14 update early next year, seems it'll require platforms such as FB to explicitly get user opt-in to collect data. Is this a potential existential threat to FB? Read more here: https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-escalates-feud-with-apple-over-ios-privacy-changes/
- 2022 Tier list of companies in semiconductors Fellow HWE on Blind, As the title says, what is the tier list in your mind considering the overall company culture, pay/CoL, wlb, etc.? I'm referring more specifically to product/digital design types of engineering jobs in NA. My naive/limited knowledge: ---Modified with the help from comments---
- Received h1b questionnaire on behalf of Apple, though I’m not working there? As title. I’m wondering why Apple is filing a h1b for me? Is it just a mistake in their system because I interviewed with them last year but my on-site got canceled because my stem opt status.
- Apple battery user experience team Hi, I got an 45 mins interview lined up with hiring manager for a position Software Developer - Batterfy User Experience at Apple. Any idea what kind of questions I should focus upon ? Also anything specific I should learn about ? Will this be frontend role or backend role ? #apple #userexperience
- Disappointing Apple offer Role: Program Manager (ICT 3) Team: Digital Engagement & Opt Location: Cupertino YOE: 6+ Background: Computer science engineer + masters in information systems Base: 155k RSU: 50k (over 4 years) No sign-on bonus Is this a good offer for Program managers at Apple in Digital engagement team? Is ther
- Does Apple sponsor for Greencard if you have F-1? Hello, Curious if Apple sponsors for Greencard if you have an F-1 visa with OPT. I didn’t get selected in H-1B lottery this year. I am from ROW country. Does this require an approval from higher mgmt? #workvisa #h1b
- Apple ICT3 offer but scared about H1B not getting picked Hey friends, I have an offer from Apple ICT3 TC: 190k YOE:1.5 but I am still on F-1 OPT. What happens if my h1b don’t get picked on my 3rd time? What does Apple do? Any Apple folks run into this? Microsoft sends employees to Canada and brings them back after an year. But I am not sure about how A
- Referral Needed: Org Development, Strategy or Change Looking to transition to role in FAANGMULA+ org 12 YOE Current: Change & Org Effectiveness Consultant Experience in large scale transformations, culture change, training with orgs like Microsoft, facilitation and strategic planning, product/project management, digital transformation, mentorship,
- I want to build a startup as an F-1 student in US I’m graduating this semester and I’m applying for OPT. Currently I’m interviewing three roles. Two from Apple and one from Meta. However, I really want to try to build my own startup company with teams that I built from my university. 1. Is it legal? 2. How can I resolve my visa issue? 3. Once we
- Offering interview prep training (engineering) About a month ago I poster similar post and 20+ people showed interest in the training. But given the time constraint I could only chose 4 (first come first serve) for the training. 3 of my students are now done with their interviews and waiting for result. One student, who was originally going to i
- Apple employee skill development What employee skill development features does Apple have? Does it allow employees to seek any cross team stretch assignment in the line of work they may want to slowly transition or just learn? And how about occasional trainings or even school tuition reimbursements?
- Career advice Need advice.. went from Non-FAANG to FAANG (bay area). Currently working at Apple and my team is very hands on.. and long hours. I joined very recently and feel clueless. Mentor/buddy is too busy to provide training and i’m really not doing anything. I was told i’m expected to contribute from week 2
- Training/Education stuff at Microsoft Hey Microsofties, How is it like at Microsoft for getting budget for things like: - Training courses - Uni classes - Certification Exams (including MSFT ones) It’s not great at Apple and I hope it’s better there. I’ll join MSFT in London soon. TC: 200K YOE: 6
- Need referrals for companies that sponsor Green Card for F-1 OPT I'm on the final year of F-1 OPT extension (bachelor's), and Anthem has a policy of not sponsoring GC without a dual intent visa such as H1-B. I don't think I'll get in the H1-B lottery this year, so I'm looking to switch to a company that does GC sponsorship on Day 1 for F-1 OPT. So if your compan
- Need Help Hello Everyone, I graduated with BSEE in May 2020 and did an Internship at Apple as PCB Design Engineer. Need help getting a Full Time Job in HW Team at any company, I am currently on STEM OPT and have 60 days left to find a role. I am willing to work, please help! #hardware
- OPT EAD still Pending My OPT is being processed and there is a risk I won't get it for my start date. How to approach your employer in the event you cannot provide employment eligibility at your start date? Is there a concrete risk of an offer withdrawn from my employer? #apple
- Accessing work email/calendar from personal phone Do companies like Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook require employees who want to access work email and work calendar to add their company as device admins (so company can remotely wipe phone, for example)? If so, can employees refuse and opt for a company-issued phone instead? #tech #devices
- Need Help Hello Everyone, I graduated with BSEE in May 2020 and did an Internship at Apple as PCB Design Engineer. Need help getting a Full Time Job in HW Team at any company, I am currently on STEM OPT and have 60 days left to find a role. I am willing to work, please help! #hardware
- FAANG: How easy is transferring from India to the US on L1 Currently in Seattle about to finish 3 years of OPT in December. I have a choice of going to India or Canada. I may want to switch companies in India. How easy is it to come back to the US on L1 from FAANG companies in India?#workvisa #h1b #l1 #apple #amazon #google #fb #facebook #microsoft
- TC for High End Technical Writer or Doc Engineer…. This is for anyone who is a high end (very seasoned/advanced) technical writer or has any information on technical writer, technical documentation engineer, curriculum development, or senior level training development compensation. Trying to scope out what the TC looks like (TC breakdowns) for the
- Need Referrals: Potential Layoffs coming at the Bose within 2 weeks I am working as an ML engineer at Bose. I would really appreciate referrals to any companies that are hiring ml engineer/ data scientist. looking for referrals at Google, Waymo, Microsoft, Amazon, Wing, Adobe, Apple, Box, Doordash, Dropbox, Hulu, Linkedin, Spotify, Square, Twilio, Twitch, Nvidia, P
- Which companies are hiring now? (Visa sponsorship is required) My friend is looking for a position and she needs visa sponsorship. She's in STEM OPT now and her visa will be expiring next May. I'm definitely going to refer her to Apple, but wondering what else can be her targets. It seems like Google and Fb are not hiring, Amazon is firing visa holders.
- Apple SWE EPM WLB Just joined SWE org 2 weeks ago as EPM. Wondering what the WLB is like for a EPM. I finished a whole bunch of trainings and signed NDA to meet project team. Is it the general policy to sign NDAs? Any pointers on being a good EPM in Apple? TC: 400K
- vote Amazon Bangalore vs Apple Hyderabad Which one should I opt for? Which option will provide for better learning and long-term career growth? Would love to hear the pros and cons of both places. YOE: 1 Amazon -> 18L(base) + sign on bonus (6L for year 1, and 4L for year 2) + 1.5L relocation + 16L shares across 4 years Apple -> 18(
- DS Referral Hey Folks, I am currently working as SDE on ML applications in the Payments domain and I am looking to switch to Data Science roles. I have been in the current role for close to a year and have worked with designing data pipeline, feature engineering along with ML model training and deployment as a
- Need Honest Advice Hi Everyone, I'm currently in my final year and have two offers in . All offers are in London. Sky Group (owned by Comcast ) Grad DevOps Role : £35k + Free TV,Mobile and Broadband + Discounted Comcast Shares Publicis Sapient ( Junior Associate SWE): £40k Facebook: Rejected Apple : Rejected Aft
- Indians in US: What are your savings/debt at the end of OPT? What were your savings/debt at the end of OPT? Also tell how much money you would have saved if you would have continued your career in India for same period of time(~4.5 years i guess). Will help me a lot to make a decision regarding MS 🙏 TC: 18 YOE: 2 #google #netflix #apple #amazon #facebook
- Apple Engineering Program Manager Interview A hiring manager at Apple recently contacted me for a position as Engineering Program Manager in his team. It went well and now I have another round. Product: Apple Maps Tools: Hadoop/Big Data I clearly that I have no work experience in Hadoop/Big Data. He said he is willing to spend time in inves
- Career Advice: Apple TPM or Amazon L5 SDE2 I am currently SDE at Oracle. Got offer from Apple for TPM. The TPM offer is Technical Product Manager. How is the future for TPM role? Do you guys suggest a move from SDE to TPM? Offered Level - ICT4 Offered TC: 225k current TC: 160k YoE: 2.5 Also i am on F1 OPT and i would need H-1B. Both Apple
- How to go from 4g/5g systems performance roles in telecom to 5g roles in google,Amazon etc I have a good amout of wireless systems performance experience as well as some python and cloud exposure...i want to target 5g related roles in Amazon,apple or other big non telecom companies in next few years...what relevant skills,trainings should i add to be competitive...was thinking of doing ma