Tech IndustryDec 16, 2019
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How much does Masters in Engineering weighs on your job application?

How much does Masters in Science (CS, SE, Engineering in general) weighs in your job application for Software Engineering role, in comparison to candidates with BS as their highest degree? How does the equation change for management roles, or when the Bachelors degree is acquired outside USA, or when the candidate has sound experience, target employer is FAANG vs startup, etc. Please share your thoughts.

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Microsoft Doppio Dec 16, 2019

Zero .. 0 ... You know right, google and Facebook doesn't have a college degree as requirement to apply for a job. Only thing matter is leetcode.

Axtria Nk2q1 Dec 16, 2019

So then do they call everyone who applies for the job? That's not possible, right? They receive a ton of applications - what do they filter on?

Microsoft Doppio Dec 16, 2019

Oh that's easy. Contribution to open source. Innovation in any field. Solving some well known problem. Published white papers. Previous work experience. Exposure to various technologies.

Google kaikailee Dec 16, 2019

It mattered, I got a MS from top UK University and means a lot when applying jobs and getting called