Hi!
I'm a European who has lived and worked for all his life in Europe and I'm now considering moving to Canada with my family.
I've worked in different roles but my studies are MSc and PhD in CS and Eng. My current role is Senior Software Engineer (I'd say L3-L4 for American companies).
The main reasons to move to Canada are:
1. Advance our careers as in Europe, and especially in my country, this is very difficult.
2. Improve English all the family
3. Earn more money obviously.
I had a signed job offer as SDE2 from an Amazon filial to move to Sunnyvale some years ago, but I didn't win the H1B lottery and since then I haven't applied again to jobs in the US. I was relying on winning the diversity lottery which haven't happened so far.
Therefore, my idea of moving to Canada, where it should be easier to get the work visa. I think we would try Vancouver and Toronto.
I'd be grateful if you could share your experience, tips and hints on making this move successful and with the best outcome. Also, suggestions on other locations would be welcome.
Questions I'd like answers to:
1. Companies that I could apply to where the ratio of success for foreigners is not doomed.
2. Considerations between Vancouver and Toronto, or any other city.
3. Preparation I should go through before applying.
Thanks in advance.
#software #career #canada #faang #startup
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Don’t fixate on FAANG either. I used to work in FAANG thinking they gave the best TC but I found a company that pays me more with *excellent* benefits and culture!
Now I spend quality time with my little one (priceless), bought a house, and (finally) LOVE my job.
But whichever country you choose, I’d choose carefully: think long term. This COVID-19 and the current president are temporary.
-The winter is very cold and long with low sunlight. This can cause depression.
-All the family must be onboard with the decision. I've seen some divorces after a couple of years in Canada that were triggered by the disruption that immigration causes.
-Salaries are not as high as in the US
-Income tax is high
-Real estate is skyrocketing in Vancouver and Toronto, and the salaries don't follow the trend.
-You may want to consider Montreal.
Cold is something we know and we have lived through in Russia.
For different reasons, actually French-speaking Canada is not an option.
And salaries against rentals and CoL seems to be a problem nowadays everywhere. We can't also live in Barcelona but in the suburbs due to this. However, the hope is that by investing now on career, language and working abroad would pay back if we decide to move back or somewhere else.