I’m working on a project that should have runway for a couple years at BofA and most of the team is so bad that the only way I’ll get laid off is if they layoff everyone (project is required by govt regulation). I spent 6 years working as a civil engineer before getting a swe offer during the hiring craze. I can solve a majority of mediums unseen, and finished the Alex Hu system design book. Thinking of applying to places still hiring like Amazon. Am I being an idiot or should I wait? TC:140k
You can if you get a job, nothing wrong. Or I should say think about these things after you get the job
I wouldn’t jump ships now. Wait for 6m-1y depending on the economy.
If you can get a better deal or move into a more tech oriented company, go for it. BOA isn't what many of us would consider a prestigious tech oriented career path. Unless Crypto takes off, you could find you are stuck in the banking industry. Most banks are way behind in tech considering many were still running Windies XP just a few years ago. And secure MFA still isn't implemented in most bank websites and apps.
No harm in applying now, even if you get an offer you don't have to accept it! Although you may end up with an offer from somewhere you'd love to work and be more interested in. There's no rush, you're in a good position, my advice is to keep doing what you're doing and send out some applications to places you're interested in working (as you seem to be interested in moving) - if nothing comes from it you'll still have a good job, have practised your interviewing skills, revised some leetcode and systems design, and be more confident for the next time.
Useful advice here. Don’t know why I didn’t think of something as obvious as just applying as I go lol
Which location are you in? Guessing NY with mid six figures with 1 YOE
Nyc and hired as non entry level role
The worst that can happen if you don’t get any interviews. 100% apply! Don’t settle for something worse of course. Also - I don’t think Amazon is still hiring, at least for junior positions. If they are, it’s few and far between.
Jump
Apply now! Your market value shot up like crazy in the past year. (That first year of experience is super valuable). You're almost certainly underpaid.
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I heard only for very specialized roles or very senior? Not sure if 1 yoe will be enough 😕
We aren’t. Just for urgent backfills or extremely needed positions