Can’t think of any due to executive level leadership. It was once a great company that was culture and people driven. That has been gutted with 2 major layoffs in the last 4 years.
With recent 12k layoffs, have to do more with less. Incredibly stretch goals that are unattainable which makes me think they are using it to justify further layoffs. Recent change in RTO policy = 5 days a week.
Meta - bad wlb and job security Goog- lower tc no growth Msft - low tc AMA… T1 start ups - valuation slashed Tech has really spoiled us to look outside.
Hey guys, Passed my 1st technical phone screen with Amazon recently. Second one is coming up shortly. Has anyone gone through similar process? What are your stories/tips? For me it was a great discussion. The interviewer was a senior security engineer. He was nice and made the whole hour really e...Read more
Top 3 reasons to work in FAANG: 1. Name recognition (prestige) 2. Top compensation 3. Job security All of them are falling apart. The industry knows you don’t need to work at FAANG to be a brilliant engineer. It’s no golden ticket on your CV. The compensation is basically the same as most other ...Read more
what is the scope of a network infra / network security as a SWE in terms of oppurtunities, growth, tc, start ups etc. in the next 15 years #swe #engineering #software #network
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich dumped $24 million of Intel stock options in November, a couple months after the company was notified of a security vulnerability in their processors (which the public is just now finding out about). Are higher ups running around with their hair on fire over at Intel? This ...Read more
Hello, looking for referal for customer facing technical roles in software/data security, devaops, Ml modes and identity protocols. I have about 14 yoe in software security, having written code/scripting for 8 years (rest is professional services and pre-sales work and managing prospects, customers ...Read more
I moved to a new place. Which all services / agencies need address change? Here are few I can think of: - USCIS AR-11 form or online - Credit cards - Bank accounts - Internet service provider - Electricity - Driving License - Online retailers (change as you shop) From comments: - Delivery service...Read more
Hello All, Currently interviewing for a role of Sr. Security Engineer role for Dublin location, with 10 years of exp. what's the expected salary cap & what band would be offered. Although I'm rooting for L6, but would appreciate if you can share your thoughts and also share insight on the break-up...Read more
I’ve seen a few roles posted here and there for G security roles in Chicago. I have a few contacts at G but none in security roles so they had little information. I’ve worked for a few start ups but always wanted to see if I could make it at a FAANG but also now getting a little further in my career...Read more
They have us building really bad products and I push back asking to get to the bottom of it. The queries were so bad and the data hadn't been maintained in years. It's a real job security app. We are just supposed to code like glorified receptionist. Yes sir / mam would you like me to write all this...Read more
I worked as a hardware engineer at a food/tech company in Southern California. There were around 100 people at their main office. Last week, they decided to lay off the whole hardware department- engineers, engineering manager and the department head. HR walked in on a Thursday and told us that the ...Read more
Now that many of us have RTO, how much comp would you give up to go back to being fully remote (assuming it makes sense in your role)? Most of the remote roles I see these days are with start-ups/non-public companies, so the security of a large company (and equity) is also part of the equation. Be...Read more
Hey everyone. Been a while since I did one of these but the last one seemed to get appreciation and positive responses so here's another. Despite what many people say, ranking tech companies is absolutely essential. It can be hard to compare different offers without knowing the objective, undisputa...Read more
I am currently contracting (long term 1 year contract) with a US based company. YOE: 6 TC: 100000 USD I have a pretty good WLB here and the money is great. The issue is that recently a lot of higher ups have resigned / been replaced which makes me question my job security here. Which company can ...Read more
I've worked in the public sector (government) for all of my career. However, I am now looking at moving into the private sector and one of the positions I have my eye on is at a startup. I have very little private sector business knowledge about things like start ups and the various series. Anyone o...Read more
You know, I see alot of entitlement in these threads. Oh "I made this amount of TC, I'm above the common man" let's not forget old DoorDash Engineer complaining because he has to make delivery a month which he gets paid for most likely. Alot of you don't seem to come from Blue Collar families and w...Read more
He got H1B in 1997 in his 40s and brought his whole family over (wife and 4 kids) and got laid off within 1 month. Then had to find another job ASAP. Having to care and provide for 5 people almost drove him insane and severe mental health issues. He went on to get laid off several times. We spent a...Read more
I am 49 years old and have had a reasonably successful career with multiple start ups and currently working at a very small security startup in Stealth mode. I have been able to accumulate 4 million USD in cash now and want to make use of it the best way. Here is how I am using some of it, but need ...Read more
Hi there! I am looking to relocate to the UK and hoping to find someone hiring that does visa sponsorship and potentially relo, not entirely needed. I have 13+ years of cybersecurity experience in all forms, from data center rack installs to program management to consulting. Have worked at multi-b...Read more
Brace yourselves, folks. One of the AWS Region Build team has officially earned the title of "toxic team" and let me tell you, the drama is REAL. Engineers are forming secret alliances left and right, all in the name of backstabbing their colleagues who aren't on their level. Talk about cutthroat! ...Read more