Got offer from both Microsoft(L61) and Amazon(SDE2). Both in India. Microsoft - Azure Team Amazon - Some Buisness team. I am confused about which company to choose. I have a 6yr(since 1st yrs of bachelors) background in Core Systems Security(Research) and inclined towards joining Microsoft as I can probably move to system security position in Redmond in 2 yrs. Although, with Amazon I will have an option to move to Seattle in 1-1.5 yrs, but I don't think Amazon have core system security positions as such, they mostly have web security or application security, I am not sure though. Please suggest.
Just Join in AMZN, and get that company name into your resume. after an year or two, apply for MSFT, and MSFT will automatically hire you
Eh, I had multiple friends who interned at Amazon and didn’t get Microsoft offers. I think it depends on the team eg Azure and AWS are always trying to steal devs from each other.
@KnNo75 If I join AMZN for 1-2 yrs and then apply for Microsoft, don't you think this will delay my moving to Redmond, by atleast 1 yr. And, I don't see the point in moving to Amazon if I ultimately want to come back to Microsoft.
My team refuse ex Amazonian all the time. Amazon on your resume will likely help you have an interview, but if you suck at the interview it won't be any help
Getting an Interview would not be a problem, I think. I have many friends in both of the companies. But yeah, I agree with your point.
TC or GTFO
Take my advice: target for M$
Microsoft India has 62 level blockade to transfer to abroad position. Going from 61-62 will take you 2 years if you are a good performer, 1.5 year if you are extraordinary.
Negotiate L62 using your Amazon offer
Microsoft is a software company. Amazon is an eCommerce company. Think about that
I think, it depends on the persons preference, but yeah, by that criteria I should go with Microsoft.
If you plan is to shift to US in 2 years - join msft azure team. But expect to do only lousy stuff in the first year and you may not learn much.
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