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About to be sde 2 (1.8yoe, India) and got an MSCS (research) admit from a T5 CS program in US. I've heard that it essentially resets the career. How true is that? Will it not be possible to join at sde 2 level only post MS? Does it make sense to pursue MS then even if it is from a world class program?
If I’m not wrong, in another 2 years, Amazon can send you US with L1 visa. Why waste money on MS? Just curious if it has any other benefits
There's one small caveat. There's a high change this MSCS course is funded :). So might not be required to spend money. What's your take then?
There shouldn’t be any question then. Please go ahead!
+1, I am in the same boat of deciding whether to go for masters(didnt apply yet) or become sde2.
Become an sde 2 and take l1 it’s much easier
Yes it’s true it resets your career. And no, no one cares whether you’re from t5 or t20 or t100. I’ve seen t5 admits get fucked in the ass when it comes to getting an offer and I’ve seen t100 get a faang offer at my company (currently working at Faang, not Intel). My advice is to get an l1 transfer.
Congratulations. And stop worrying. You will end up joining a top company as sde1. And yes, it does reset your career, but the joining bonus alone will be like 30K USD, and stock grants will be close to 70K or more. Per year. So stop worrying and go get that degree.
but if one can get international opportunities eventually, even then?
That EVENTUALLY is going to be a lot longer than simply doing an MS. MS is the shortest, most straightforward path to end up in US.