Offer Eval
L3 at GCP vs L3 at Databricks. The team at both the companies is good. For me, Databricks' stock is worth $0 until they IPO. Edit (Can't edit the poll): DB Stock = 3750 units / 4 years.
Career changers: How old were you when you broke into tech?
Finally got my first SWE job at 33. 18 months of applications, about 11 months after completing 2nd degree in CS. Pay isn't as high as most blinders but its more then I made (non-tech role, no longer with VZ) and I'm incredibly happy. So, how old were you? TC: 75k #swe #software #engineering
Senior swe c++ compensation, Dubai
Hello, I’m looking forward to understand what is the upmost possible compensation for position described in header (hft or else). Needed for negotiations. Thanks. #swe #hft
[New-grad, Remote] Where should I move?
Note: The company I am working for does not scale pay based on location!! I am wholly unsure of where to move. I am debating Chicago, but there doesn't seem to be a large tech presence there. Areas like Bay Area, Seattle, and Austin all come to mind. I'm curious about your guys' thoughts on some ar...Read more
Need a Senior SWE career guidance
Hi Blind, I want to get some inputs from all of you for my next step. Current situation : I have total 5.5 YOE and currently SDE2 at Amazon. 2~3 years ago, I think it was feasible to apply for Senior SWE at other companies with +5 YOE. However, it's very difficult to get Senior position with my YO...Read more
Looking for a job referral at Reddit
might loose my job. I have seen open positions at Reddit. If any reddit folks on blind refer me to those positions that would be great. Feel free to dm me. #software #engineering #swe #reddit #jobs
Is job hopping the only way to catch-up on inflation in America?
0-2% avg raise if you're meeting expectations. 4-5% avg raise if you're exceeding expectations. 2-15% raise if you're promoted which means you were performing at the next level at least for the last 6-12 months. TC 230K peanuts 🥜 #swe #software #engineering
Meta E5 interview chances
I've done all my interviews for an E5 mobile role besides my behavioural one which comes up in 2 weeks. The 2 coding interviews went pretty well, but I forgot to discuss a quite important aspect/feature of the app I was asked to design during my system design round. What do you think is more likely?...Read more
How can I have someone overseas do my work?
Maybe VSCode screen share plugin so they can run the code and stuff? Or TeamViewer? Can my company find out if I’m doing something like that and how likely is it? Any tips? #software #engineering #swe
Prepping for a L5 frontend role at Netflix?
Any alg questions? Leetcode mid/hard or is it more hands on? Any tips appreciated, thanks! #netflix #frontend
E4 SWE at meta to L5 SWE at google
I've been at meta for 6 months, and I don't think I can sustainably work here for longer than another 1-2 years. Is it possible for me to get hired at Google as senior after this time period?
looking for a job referrals
Might loose my job. Manager suggested to look for a new job. I am a software engineer at my current company with 3 years of experience. I am looking for mid to senior level roles. If I can get a referral in your companies it would be a great help. Thanks. #referral #software #midlevel #backend
GE Healthcare Waukesha CT Scanner org
Anyone here know much about this org? Interviewing now and wanted to learn about WLB and pay for typical embedded swe.
How strict is the google RTO ?
I received an offer from DeepMind. However, the recruiter and manager mentioned a requirement of being in the office three days a week. How strictly is this policy enforced? I may only be able to commit to two days a week. Before discussing it further with the recruiter or manager, I'd like to under...Read more
“Prestige” vs Money/WLB
Was hired as a new grad at 🍌 about 2 years ago, but my team kind of sucks and don’t see much room for growth. Not expecting a promotion soon. Most recent PCS says TC ~180k (base ~130k) Received an offer for a small company in a niche industry that pays ok, ~210k all cash, no equity or significant ...Read more
Will Google hire L3s in London soon
I have 3 months left to find a team at Google, does anyone know whether there will be teams hiring L3s soon in London or not? YOE 2 TC 40k
Recruiters: Do Better
I feel very fortunate to have a great paying job at a great company. However , getting here was annoying and further hearing from friends still looking shows some annoying trends. The main three for this rant being: * offers being rescinded last minute * positions being closed at the salary round ...Read more
Need Stripe refferal
Anyone here from stripe I want refferal. please dm me #software #engineering #stripe #refferal
Desperately looking for a contract. Microsoft platform.. Net, sql, Azure, PaaS, SaaS.
Desperately looking for a contract. Microsoft platform.. Net, sql, Azure, PaaS, SaaS. Integrations, migrations, lead/tech, sln architect or senior dev. Can mentor the team too. Based in US. No visa dependencies. 14 years experience. Tough market. Really tough and actually struggling to pay bills. ...Read more
Salesforce (AMTS) vs Media.net SDE1 (New Grad)
Asking for a friend. He is about to graduate and has offers from both Salesforce (Hyderabad/Bangalore) and Media.net(Bangalore/Mumbai). Compensation are, Salesforce (45 CTC, 18 Base 4L JB 25K USD Stocks over 4 yrs) Media.net (38 CTC, 18 Base 4L JB 16L Esops) Can someone suggest the pros and cons ...Read more
Media.netHow is GenAI org in Meta?
An infra swe with good ML knowledge. Is it a good org to join? I assume that there has been a lot of growth in the org during the past year. How is the culture now? Did it get very political? Is there a lot of pressure in quick product iterations, or is it more like a research/infra org? TC: to be ...Read more
Referral Databricks
Hey, can anyone refer me at databricks? Looking for it urgentluly. #layoff #databricks #referral
