Tech IndustryJan 26, 2020
UberDolo

Ex-Uber engineer seeking referrals to Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, VMware, Workday

Hi guys. I am an engineer with 12+ YOE, most recently employed at Uber. My entire team was cut in the September round of layoffs. Since then, I've been enjoying some time off (the severance was pretty good), but also preparing hard for interviews. I've completed 200+ LeetCode problems (mostly medium and hard) and read Designing Data Intensive Applications cover-to-cover (great book). I'm seeking a senior backend engineering position in the Boulder, CO area. I've already got interviews lined up at most of the nearby big tech companies, but I'm not getting much traction at Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, VMware, and Workday. Can I please get a referral? Here is my repher link: https://repher.me/r/-LzZ0A7VWn6O-EynN7IQ

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ronney786 Jan 26, 2020

Any tips on how to go about reading the book Designing Data Intensive Applications?

Uber Dolo OP Jan 26, 2020

It was a slow read for me. I'd do a few sections at a time, and then take a break to ruminate on what I'd read. It contains a LOT of big ideas, and it covers them at a pretty rapid pace. I read the chapters on transaction isolation and concensus twice.

Johnson & Johnson xLHI17 Jan 26, 2020

Read part 1 then part 2 and finally part 3. Then you can use it as a reference when needed.

Salesforce awwe Jan 26, 2020

If you are interested in Splunk, DM me.

Uber Dolo OP Jan 26, 2020

I already have a technical screen at Splunk setup for tomorrow. Thanks, though.

Intel RTwW43 Jan 26, 2020

If you don’t mind me asking, why not transfer to other teams within Uber in Louisville? I’ve been seeing backend engineer roles in Uber freight being advertised for a while now. Good luck with the search!

Uber Dolo OP Jan 26, 2020

If Uber Louisville reached out to me for such a role, I'd consider it, even though I'm not very bullish on the company any more. I don't think any of the laid-off staff have boomeranged thus far. Company policy, maybe? I don't know how that works.

Microsoft appaiah Jan 26, 2020

Do you need visa sponsorship?

Uber Dolo OP Jan 26, 2020

Nope.

Oracle cAPos Jan 26, 2020

Dm me your mail id for referral

Uber bhffcj Jan 26, 2020

Had the same experience with Microsoft despite having a referral. IMO their recruiting dept is sluggish. Find a manager on LinkedIn for the division you are interested in and cold email them. That will accelerate things for you.

Microsoft teph Jan 26, 2020

What level are you at Uber? Do you have any roles at Microsoft you’re interested in? I can refer you if you’re still looking for a M referral. Let me know.

Uber Dolo OP Jan 27, 2020

I was an L4 at Uber. I applied to this job, and one other: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1690901343/ And yes, I'm still looking for a referral. I'll DM you.

Oracle rFez05 Jan 27, 2020

Our team is hiring, DM if interested.

Uber Dolo OP Jan 27, 2020

Sure, I'll DM you.

Salesforce Dushant Jan 27, 2020

I can do for salesforce

Uber Dolo OP Jan 27, 2020

Cool, I'll DM you.

Workday NqfW42 Jan 29, 2020

Dm for workday. Would help if you had some job reqs in mind.

Uber Dolo OP Feb 2, 2020

Oops, I missed this. I'll DM you.