If you work in tech: what are your salaries?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:FAANG is Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google

How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs?

Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience?

It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up.

They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level.

Not true. My spouse didn't get his degree and first job till early 40's.

[Anonymous]

Not in the job market currently but Microsoft recruiter found my resume and LinkedIn profile. He is trying to poach me and said salary can be up to $350k. This is for a DC area position.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FAANG is Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google

How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs?

Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience?

It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up.

They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level.

Not true. My spouse didn't get his degree and first job till early 40's.

Veteran in cybersecurity?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not in the job market currently but Microsoft recruiter found my resume and LinkedIn profile. He is trying to poach me and said salary can be up to $350k. This is for a DC area position.

What role or skill commands that much salary without even applying?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FAANG is Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google

How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs?

Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience?

It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up.

They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level.

Not true. My spouse didn't get his degree and first job till early 40's.

Veteran in cybersecurity?

Nope and nope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not in the job market currently but Microsoft recruiter found my resume and LinkedIn profile. He is trying to poach me and said salary can be up to $350k. This is for a DC area position.

What role or skill commands that much salary without even applying?

Cloud architect with TS/SCI clearance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.levels.fyi/?compare=Google,Facebook,Microsoft&track=Software%20Engineer

This is the weird part, how can govt contractors stay in business by offering engineers less than 300k/year, I guess they profits go to the top and they will end up fleecing more tax dollars when they can't compete with commercial

[Anonymous]

750k plus bonus and stock comp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:750k plus bonus and stock comp

should add i'm 40, mid level manager

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FAANG is Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google

How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs?

Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience?

It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up.

They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level.

Not true. My spouse didn't get his degree and first job till early 40's.

So what is his secret sauce? I’m a computer science major with a degree from an elite university in my 40s and I can’t land a job paying FAANG rates in tech.


Veteran in cybersecurity?

Nope and nope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FAANG is Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google

How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs?

Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience?

It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up.

They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level.

Not true. My spouse didn't get his degree and first job till early 40's.

Veteran in cybersecurity?

Nope and nope.

So what is his secret sauce? I’m a computer science major with a degree from an elite university in my 40s and I can’t land a job paying FAANG rates in tech.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FAANG is Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google

How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs?

Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience?

It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up.

They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level.

Not true. My spouse didn't get his degree and first job till early 40's.

You probably need a security clearance.


Veteran in cybersecurity?

Nope and nope.

So what is his secret sauce? I’m a computer science major with a degree from an elite university in my 40s and I can’t land a job paying FAANG rates in tech.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FAANG is Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google

How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs?

Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience?

It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up.

They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level.

Not true. My spouse didn't get his degree and first job till early 40's.

New grad… old grads are sol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FAANG is Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google

How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs?

Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience?

It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up.

They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level.

Not true. My spouse didn't get his degree and first job till early 40's.

New grad… old grads are sol.

So if I have an old CS Bachelors go back get a new MS will that bump career prospects?

[Anonymous]

My DH is getting multiple poaching emails daily in tech, each with seemingly a higher salary than the other. Hard to figure out what to do- stay with current company to reap benefits of likely IPO in 4-5 years or jump for a higher salary now (plus maybe IPO later)