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Microsoft Firmware
- Microsoft Firmware development What topics should anyone cover the most for a 1hr technical phone screen interview for a firmware development engineer position? #engineering #microsoft #firmware #development
- Microsoft Senior Firmware Engineer Salary Just finished a successful interview with Microsoft Firmware team at Remond, WA. Anyone knows what’s the TC looks like if I have 10 year experience in firmware/embedded controller? Current TC 160K at Oregon. Also would like to know what’s the number looks like if I move up. My goal is to get 230k i
- Microsoft Senior SSD Firmware Engineer I am planning to apply for firmware engineer at Microsoft. I have about 3yrs of experience in SSD development at Intel. Was looking for a general idea on TC at microsoft for the job position mentioned in the subject. Thanks in advance.
- Phone interview with Microsoft hololence team for firmware engineer Hi, I have Phone interview with Microsoft hololence team for firmware engineer position. Can someone help what kind of coding question can be asked? Thanks in advance.
- Can anybody tell the grade level of software and firmware engineer @ Microsoft ? Can anybody tell the grade level of software and firmware engineer II ?
- Intel offer evaluation G7 YOE : 6 + MS Base: 158k APB : 14K QPB : 9K RSU : 170K/3 yrs Sign On : 35k Location : Austin #hardware #semiconductor #firmware
- Hardly any firmware interview questions content I have an upcoming Microsoft firmware interview , and YouTube and internet in general is flooded with software questions but very very little firmware questions. I assume firmware goes through the same process because I have a multi hour multi person interview coming up. Do firmware guys just not go
- Apple Firmware Interview in 10 days Hi folks, I have an Apple firmware interview scheduled and I’m looking for the topics to prepare for the firmware interviews. Can anyone who recently interviewed for Apple shed some light on the format of the interview? What questions you were asked? I will be interviewing for the video firmware
- Interview preparation resources for Microsoft I have an upcoming interview for firmware engineer-arm64 role with Microsoft. I’m practicing on leetcode. What kind of questions can I expect for such a role? Any suggestions on other resources that are embedded related? #Embedded #firmware #arm #interview
- Firmware engineer interview practice Looking for a some help to practice for senior firmware engineering positions.I have an interview lined up with MS (L63) in next few weeks. I am looking to practice few mocks with other firmware engineers. If you also interviewing and want to practice with me or can help me lend a hand to practice f
- Question for those who lost their Job at Microsoft in 2008 great recession Hello, I'm on the cusp of deciding which company I will work for. I am on the verge of deciding between: Military Engineering Job, A Firmware Engineering Job In France, and a Microsoft offer. I have been doing research into potentially deciding to Go back to Microsoft (I've worked there before) howe
- Microsoft Phone Interview Whats to expect at Microsoft phone interview for Firmware engineer? 30 mins duration. Team: HoloLens Redmond WA Tia
- vote Qualcomm teams Hello Blinders, I received offer from two teams at Qualcomm and need your help making a choice based on technology, org, growth etc. Both are Senior title. Recruiter said compensation will be same/similar. 1) GPU Software Engineer - Will be working on Vulkan/DirectX APIs and low level drivers. 2
- Hi, Can I DM you for referrals Hi all, I am looking for embedded software / firmware referrals (nvidia, Apple, microsoft, etc.) I was unlikely with a Google onsite interview.#microsoft#apple#nvidia
- Microsoft Interview Decision Hello, I completed my virtual interview with Microsoft about two weeks ago and haven't got the decision yet. Screwed up the system design round a bit but other rounds were good. Hiring manager told me that he is interviewing other candidates and won't be making any decision for another two weeks.
- Microsoft offer Evaluation I got an offer from Microsoft in Bay Area for level 61 Senior Software/Firmware Engineer with ~$155,000 base salary, RSU $130,000, Sign-on $30,000 YOE- 3years Does this look reasonable? #microsoft #level61
- Microsoft Offer Evaluation I got an offer from Microsoft in Bay Area for level 61 Senior Software/Firmware Engineer with ~$155,000 base salary, RSU $130,000, Sign-on $30,000 YOE- 3years Does this look reasonable? #microsoft #level61
- Looking for referrals Hi Blind Community! I am looking for referrals to any of these mentioned companies. Primarily interested in FAANG companies as but happy to consider others - especially with a presence in Canada (Vancouver) or allowed to work remotely. My background is in firmware development but have significant e
- Looking for referral at FAANG I am looking for referral at FAANG or any good company for Embedded Software Positions. Can anyone refer me? YOE 10 Current TC 104K #apple #microsoft #google #facebook #firmware #software #embedded
- Embedded/Firmware engineering referrals needed urgently Hello, I have 3+ years of experience developing Embedded Software / Firmware. Currently at Amazon Lab 126, and looking to make a move for better culture. I am looking for referrals to startups or FAANG - either works. If you work for the following companies, really appreciate if you can refer me.
- Future of Hardware What do you guys think the future of hardware design careers are? ie Asics, SOCs, CPU, Firmware, etc Genuine answers only. Please no trolling (a little is allowed lol) Recent MS EE grad starting new role soon at Base: 100k sign on: 5k Bonus: 7k/year Relo: 12k Location: Portland
- Salary expectation Please evaluate offer Firmware engineer My exp: MS with 7 years exp Not aware of level internally 145000 base 95000 rsu for 4 years 25 k sign on. Please advise expected comp
- Referrals for FAANG Hi Blind community, New year new me. Looking to change jobs. I’m looking into these roles: - Firmware - Embedded Software - Wireless - Field Applications Engineer Any referrals would be greatly appreciated!. #semiconductor #interview #apple #tesla #meta #google #Nvidia #amd #microsoft YOE: 2 TC: $
- Firmware engineer vs TPM pay I have a total of 10years experience . 5 years of embedded software testing experience and 5 years of firmware development experience. I am thinking to switch careers and explore the TPM role. But I am not sure if that is the right decision yet. I am considering multiple factors here. One of them i
- vote Microsoft offer! Hi, I just got an offer from microsoft for firmware engineer ii (SDE 2) in the Azure team in Seattle. Here are the details Base: 125 k Sign on: 30 k Stock: 140k over 4 years Is the a good offer? I feel it's on the lower side for SDE 2. I have 3 years of experience and aced my interviews #micros
- Microsoft SDM referrals L6 SDE in Amazon. Mobile expertise and a mix of firmware and cloud background. Looking for some referrals for SDM positions at a good team in MSFT. Current transition from L6 SDE to SDM within Amazon. Had previous EM experience. 10 yoe, 300k TC
- Meta Firmware Engineer I have my Firmware Engineer interview loop and I am really freaking out as I haven't really interviewed in the past 4 years. Any pointers on where to start revising, start practicing coding, concepts, designs etc. I would really appreciated it. If you are saying just do LC, please also describe wha
- Actively interviewing, some referrals won't hurt Hi all, I'm currently interviewing, cleared few first rounds and on-sites are scheduled. Would like to get some calls from Apple, Microsoft and NVIDIA for Bay Area positions. My background is Embedded Firmware Engineer. Good understanding of Embedded system concepts and Leetcode is a part of eve
- Referral to Semiconductor/Tech Companies Hey, I'm a sophomore at a t10 school studying computer engineering, currently a firmware Engineer Intern at AMD, have previously interned at Northrop Grumman and NASA. 200+ LC problems done. I am looking for referrals for internship positions at Nvidia, Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, Intel, Qualcomm, IBM,
- Need help with Negotiation Hello, I have received offers from Qualcomm and Microsoft for Firmware Engineer roles. Microsoft (Redmond) has only disclosed their range $102-117k base. Qualcomm (San Jose) offer - Base - 119k RSU - 40k / 3 yrs Sign On - 25k Current YoE - 2.5 years TC - 80k Please help how can I go ahead with n
- How is firmware career in Intuitive 20 YOE in Firmware, Mechanical(work exp), Electrical (MS), and Software background(BS), prior motion control (servo) and RTOS / bare metal real-time, prior networking and storage experience, launched many successful products. So I am bored at my current job and also stuck in a place that isn't grow
- Skills upgrade I’m a Firmware engineer and my life seems to be stuck at C, low level C and I am now tired of my job and TC. I want to learn to code in Cpp and get a better pay, I have experience in coding and I like math so what does the community recommend for me? TC: 200k tYOE: 5 #engineering #software #swe #c
- Canada Referrals Please Hi Blind Community, New to Blind. I'm moving to Canada so I'm looking for referrals. FAANGMULA+, unicorns or any decent companies. Will bring in value regardless of the company. Can you guys please provide referrals for tech companies in Toronto, Ontario. Currently a Senior PM at Microsoft. Lookin
- Need to start immediately - Any help appreciated - Referrals for System Software(low-level/embedded/firmware) roles Hello all, I am looking for referrals for system software roles(low-level/embedded/firmware/C/C++/Assembly/Kernel/Virtualization) in FAANGMULA+ and other similar companies across US. I am actively looking for jobs and I need to start immediately, so any referrals in this regard will be of great hel
- Referral Hunt Hi! I am an MS CS student at a good school (top 20) and I'm looking for referrals for summer 2022 internship roles. Can I get referrals please? I have 2 yoe previously at WDC on C++/Python (not firmware). LC count - 250+ (200+ are medium + hard) Thanks! #engineering #software #swe #intern #tech
- Looking for referrals Hi! I am an MS CS student at a good school (top 20) and I'm looking for referrals for summer 2022 internship roles. Can I get referrals please? I have 2 yoe previously at WDC on C++/Python (not firmware). LC count - 250+ (200+ are medium + hard) Thanks! #engineering #software #swe #intern #snowf
- vote Choosing between two offers Hey guys, Just wanted to get some help from community to decide between two offers. Offer 1: Microsoft. Level is 62/63 (negotiating on that) . Base offered 160k , bonus 10-15% , Sign on 30k , RSUs 150k/4. Location Redmound. Offer 2: AMD . level is MTS. base 155, bonus 15%, Sign on 15k, RSUs 100/4
- System Firmware Engineer available at Marvell Santa Clara #jobopening #referral Hi guys, Our team is recruiting a system firmware engineer, here are some basic info --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOE: New grad with 0-2 years of experience Location: Marvell, Santa Clara Prod
- Current interview difficulty level @ FAANG Given the number of roles which have opened up (based on just recruiters who have approached me) is the difficulty level for interviews at FAANG still the same? I haven’t interviewed in about 4-5 years and I come from an Electrical Engg. background but now work as SDE on low level firmware/hardware
- New grad, don’t know what to do anymore Applied to 200 new grad positions from Faang to unknown startups since last summer. Got ghosted outright or received some coding assessments and did well on them just to still get ghosted. Applied to dozens of positions at places like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia with referral didn’t make a differen
- Reapply policy (cool-off period) in hardware/semiconductor companies Interviewing for full-time roles in RTL design, Verification, Firmware design for FPGA, ASIC, CPU, GPU. I would like to request inputs on cool-off period after interview rejection for the following hardware/semiconductor companies, before one may #reapply: 1. #intel 2. #amd 3. #broadcom 4. #med
- Google PM onsite Technical round I have L6 PM onsite interview with Google in a few weeks. What kind of questions can I expect in the technical round? Can you please provide example questions? I have MS in EE with 12 yoe in various engineering roles and PMT roles in hardware, semiconductors and firmware development. However, I do
- Transition from firmware development to game dev I have been working in firmware development field for over 10 years (Microsoft, Apple, AMD). Participated in R&D of many successfull devices and HW components during all stages: from concept to mass production. I really want to work on something else. Something brand new. I’m thinking about game dev
- CS minor or MS EE EE student in embedded systems graduating in May 2020. I see everyone in CS makes a lot compared to HW or firmware engineering and it's a bit discouraging to see. Should I stay in uni for another semester to get a CS minor and have time to CTCI and leetcode for an internship/full-time at FANG or get
- Amex offer review Hi everyone! Super excited to post about my offer that I just received from Amex for a product manager role. Location is PHX. Title: Sr. Manager Product Development Role is product manager, B35 Base: $120K Bonus: 12%+multipliers (paid next year if I'm still on the payroll in Feb/Mar) TC will be a
- Bytedance 1-2 or 2-1 (new grad vs. experienced hire) offer? Need help evaluating full-time conversion offer from Bytedance (been an Research Scientist Intern for 5 months on a ML research team). My initial conversion offer was for 1-2 (new grad. 125k base, 31k bonus, 156k stocks (15%/25%/25%/35%) with 10k signing (190k total comp in first year). I now have a
- link ‘ Build on your lot’ builders with cost+floor plans in bay area,ca. I searched but couldn’t find builders with floor plan catalog & approx cost. This was the only one- https://thomasjameshomesusa.com/northern-california/ Any recommendations? Thanks
- vote Stocks and US Elections #personalfinance #investments Has anyone noticed recent steady sell off? what do you think, what are the chances of stocks falling after upcoming US elections if trump wins or biden wins..
- vote What will happen if Prop 22 doesn’t pass? Title says it all. Mainly thinking from the Gig companies perspectives. Vote or comment #Prop22 #tech #california @postmates @caviar @grubhub
- Thoughts on this tiktok nuclear energy influence Her goal is to save nuclear plants and advocate for more nuclear energy using weird videos on tiktok. Thoughts ? https://twitter.com/isaboemeke/status/1319674446391619584