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.
So I’ve worked for two established start ups (around for over 10 years) and I don’t see hardly anyone at the organization that’s are late 40s or 50s. Where do the engineers go that don’t go into management and senior leadership? Most tech companies I’m aware of are flooded with people in their 20s ...Read more
Leadership is a mixture of impotent guys who don't stand up for design and simpering suck ups who only get things done by treating engineers like children they need to coddle. Most designers have poor visual or coding skills. Many can barely use Figma beyond it's most basic concepts. The leads are...Read more
I am planning to move away from Amazon TPM to Start up leadership roles. I have been in Tech leadership roles at banks before. Can any one please suggest how do I find roles in start ups? TC: 430K Yoe: 18
I’m a physician, financially savvy but new to tech and start-ups. A healthcare start-up wants to hire me as a consultant. They offered to pay me either cash or shares. The initial offer was 2,500 shares (not options) per year. I don’t know how many shares they are going to issue or the valuation o...Read more
For mid-senior engineering leadership (L7 equivalent). Nothing to lose in terms of pay. Not surprisingly, bigger scope and ownership in the start ups vs what is offered in the FAANGs. Current TC: 410k Offers in hand: ~750k #engineering #software #management
A wyze recruiter contacted me. Anyone who works there, hows it been working there? hows WLB, culture, leadership? How does the comp compare to other start ups in the area? and benefits? 12 yrs exp.
I was trying to find leadership roles in start ups, Is there any site to refer to . Indeed give ma all junk. Appreciate any help #startups , #jobs
I have 3 HMs catch ups this week. Is it an informal conversation with HM or a full interview? Recruiter mentioned final leadership and team matching round. What should I expect?
I always vouch for my team and their efforts but my seniors are not a fan of my leadership style. I’m always told my first team is leadership. I disagree with that mentality. Anyone have tips on how to improve relationship with higher ups? Feel like I’m being pushed out of role.
What are some reasonably funded start ups in the greater Seattle area with potential upsides to join at this time? I am looking for senior management or leadership roles here.
Are companies laying off high paid American engineers and rehiring for the same position in India and Malaysia? I have been noticing this trend in start ups, and now in big Tech. The only roles available in the West tend to be very few leadership roles, but the vast engineering roles go to those in...Read more
I have seen some people specifically white male's such smooth talkers, who constantly maintain great relationships with the higher-ups and smoothly go up the tracjectory, while the people below them are doing the real grunt work. when there comes the time to be in the limelight or to present the pr...Read more
I was in the mix for a Leadership Role At Salesforce and it didn’t pan out. Ultimately it came down to the fact that I don’t come from a tech company and the guys at the top didn’t trust my background (even though the VP locally was sold). I’m now in the mix for higher level AE roles (Mid-Commercia...Read more
Hi Blinders, What do you guys think who makes more in terms of TC as these roles move higher-ups? Do Senior / Leadership roles in PM and Eng make similar or its vastly different for these roles at FAANG or similar companies? TC: 120k/10k
Hi everyone after lot of ups and downs , I received an opportunity with AWS to be interviewed for the ux designer position,. Can any individual can guide me on how to prepare for the role?how to incorporate the leadership principles?how is the interview structure? Your help is very much valuable - ...Read more
Can anybody share what's the salary structure,. incentive and esop structure for leadership roles at growth startups which are in Series B/C/D stages? I've 14 yoe and currently exploring Director Product roles at couple of these start-ups. Do they offer joining bonus? What % hike can I expect? Cur...Read more
I like what my boss is doing (compared to other leaders at my company), and want to highlight this to higher ups. But I don't want to look like I'm kissing ass. How to go about encouraging good leadership practices without getting my teammates to think I'm trying to be a teacher's pet? Tc 450
Do you have/have you ever had managers or higher ups who were absolute.shit in their communication and decisions? These folks like to call themselves leadership, but that ship has already sailed for those under them. It's leadershit, flowing downstream to rank and file! Tell us your best stories t...Read more
I accepted a new position at Salesforce. I have spent my entire career in sales at UPS (9yrs) and am currently in a leadership role. I have no idea how to put in my notice or what I should ask for since I have never done this before. What is the best way to approach this? Other info: “Official” St...Read more