Category: cscareerquestions

L33tcode for small projects /u/bonoetmalo CSCQ protests reddit

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​r/cscareerquestions Currently interviewing for senior roles, I’m looking for a Leetcode-type thing where you bang out quick problems with very clear acceptance criteria. Example: Simple UDP chat app in Python Number recognition with OpenCV/etc Tic-tac-toe in React submitted by /u/bonoetmalo [link] [comments] 

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[link] [comments]  Currently interviewing for senior roles, I’m looking for a Leetcode-type thing where you bang out quick problems with very clear acceptance criteria. Example: Simple UDP chat app in Python Number recognition with OpenCV/etc Tic-tac-toe in React submitted by /u/bonoetmalo [link] [comments]

Best supplementary education for transitioning from electrical to software engineering /u/Dangdiggitydang CSCQ protests reddit

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​r/cscareerquestions I went to school for EET, have about 4 years experience designing electrical control systems and programming PLCs, and then made a pivot to an SDET role a few years ago. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for courses, certificates, or projects to get me caught up on the most important CS concepts I’ve missed out on. I’m also considering an online masters in CS but that might be overkill. Course work and concepts I have covered: cs101, transistor/logic gate stuff, digital electronics, networks, embedded programming and similar math to most CS programs. Do you have any suggestion for courses or certificates that will both make me as competent as a CS grad and convey over a resume that I know CS material? Are there a select few courses you use most day to day? What education would you suggest I obtain if I decided to transition from SDET to more of a pure SDE position? submitted by /u/Dangdiggitydang [link] [comments] 

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[link] [comments]  I went to school for EET, have about 4 years experience designing electrical control systems and programming PLCs, and then made a pivot to an SDET role a few years ago. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for courses, certificates, or projects to get me caught up on the most important CS concepts I’ve missed out on. I’m also considering an online masters in CS but that might be overkill. Course work and concepts I have covered: cs101, transistor/logic gate stuff, digital electronics, networks, embedded programming and similar math to most CS programs. Do you have any suggestion for courses or certificates that will both make me as competent as a CS grad and convey over a resume that I know CS material? Are there a select few courses you use most day to day? What education would you suggest I obtain if I decided to transition from SDET to more of a pure SDE position? submitted by /u/Dangdiggitydang [link] [comments]

Finish AA in CS, or switch to AAS in Data Science? /u/okcomputerface CSCQ protests reddit

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​r/cscareerquestions I started an associate’s in CS back in 2017 with the intention of transferring to a 4-year school and finishing a bachelor’s. Got 47 credits in and had to pause school because of some things going on my life at the time. Once things cleared up, I decided to try and get into tech support to see if it was a viable career option. It didn’t work out very well, and now I’m back at my old job and trying to go back to school. Now I’m at a point where I don’t really want to pursue a career in CS and would really just like to finish my associate’s one way or another. The CS option would be a bit faster/cheaper since I only need 13 more credits, but there’s also a Data Science and Analysis program that has classes in things like Python, Oracle, other things that seem like they could be more useful in finding a job. I’ve already got a little over half the credits for that one, so I wouldn’t be starting from scratch if I went that way. So what I’m wondering is how far an associate’s in CS would get me with no intention of transferring to a 4-year program. I’d like to just finish my associate’s one way or another, but if the Data Science option would better help me get a higher paying job (as compared to my current line of work – about $54k/year with a high COL), then I’ll just grind at that instead. submitted by /u/okcomputerface [link] [comments] 

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[link] [comments]  I started an associate’s in CS back in 2017 with the intention of transferring to a 4-year school and finishing a bachelor’s. Got 47 credits in and had to pause school because of some things going on my life at the time. Once things cleared up, I decided to try and get into tech support to see if it was a viable career option. It didn’t work out very well, and now I’m back at my old job and trying to go back to school. Now I’m at a point where I don’t really want to pursue a career in CS and would really just like to finish my associate’s one way or another. The CS option would be a bit faster/cheaper since I only need 13 more credits, but there’s also a Data Science and Analysis program that has classes in things like Python, Oracle, other things that seem like they could be more useful in finding a job. I’ve already got a little over half the credits for that one, so I wouldn’t be starting from scratch if I went that way. So what I’m wondering is how far an associate’s in CS would get me with no intention of transferring to a 4-year program. I’d like to just finish my associate’s one way or another, but if the Data Science option would better help me get a higher paying job (as compared to my current line of work – about $54k/year with a high COL), then I’ll just grind at that instead. submitted by /u/okcomputerface [link] [comments]

Finish AA in CS, or switch to AAS in Data Science? /u/okcomputerface CSCQ protests reddit

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​r/cscareerquestions I started an associate’s in CS back in 2017 with the intention of transferring to a 4-year school and finishing a bachelor’s. Got 47/60 credits in and had to pause school because of some things going on my life at the time. Once things cleared up, I decided to try and get into tech support to see if it was a viable career option. It didn’t work out very well, and now I’m back at my old job and don’t really want to pursue a career in CS. I would, however, like to finish my associate’s just to finish it and claim it on my resume. The CS option would be a bit faster/cheaper since I only need 13 more credits, but there’s also a Data Science and Analysis program that has classes in things like Python, Oracle, other things that seem like they could be more useful in finding a job. I’ve already got a little over half the credits for that one, so I wouldn’t be starting from scratch if I went that way. So what I’m wondering is how far an associate’s in CS would get me with no intention of transferring to a 4-year program. I’d like to just finish my associate’s one way or another, but if the Data Science option would better help me get a higher paying job (as compared to my current line of work – about $54k/year with a high COL), then I’ll just grind at that instead. submitted by /u/okcomputerface [link] [comments] 

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[link] [comments]  I started an associate’s in CS back in 2017 with the intention of transferring to a 4-year school and finishing a bachelor’s. Got 47/60 credits in and had to pause school because of some things going on my life at the time. Once things cleared up, I decided to try and get into tech support to see if it was a viable career option. It didn’t work out very well, and now I’m back at my old job and don’t really want to pursue a career in CS. I would, however, like to finish my associate’s just to finish it and claim it on my resume. The CS option would be a bit faster/cheaper since I only need 13 more credits, but there’s also a Data Science and Analysis program that has classes in things like Python, Oracle, other things that seem like they could be more useful in finding a job. I’ve already got a little over half the credits for that one, so I wouldn’t be starting from scratch if I went that way. So what I’m wondering is how far an associate’s in CS would get me with no intention of transferring to a 4-year program. I’d like to just finish my associate’s one way or another, but if the Data Science option would better help me get a higher paying job (as compared to my current line of work – about $54k/year with a high COL), then I’ll just grind at that instead. submitted by /u/okcomputerface [link] [comments]

Best US tech hubs in 2025? /u/cliffy979 CSCQ protests reddit

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​r/cscareerquestions Which US cities do you think will have the most/highest paying jobs in the coming future? Will the Bay Area ever be dethroned? submitted by /u/cliffy979 [link] [comments] 

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[link] [comments]  Which US cities do you think will have the most/highest paying jobs in the coming future? Will the Bay Area ever be dethroned? submitted by /u/cliffy979 [link] [comments]

Help finding job /u/navster100 CSCQ protests reddit

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​r/cscareerquestions I graduated in August with a bachelor’s in computer science as well as 2 internship and haven’t even been able to get an interview. I was told u guys could help with my resume I’m not sure if I can attach it on here submitted by /u/navster100 [link] [comments] 

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[link] [comments]  I graduated in August with a bachelor’s in computer science as well as 2 internship and haven’t even been able to get an interview. I was told u guys could help with my resume I’m not sure if I can attach it on here submitted by /u/navster100 [link] [comments]

How do Indian Americans feel about the recent h1b and offshoring debate? /u/pinkpastelmoon CSCQ protests reddit

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​r/cscareerquestions It seems like this debate has turned into a culture war and desi americans are right in the middle of a complex and nuanced situation. I saw a tiktok of an indian american guy who said he was fired and replaced by native indians. The offshoring and h1b affects American desis too yet who are we to stop our ancestors from seeking opportunities when our parents did the same? For wanting a better life? Wouldn’t that make us hypocrites or uncle toms if we say anything against it? But at the same time the laws of supply and demand are very real, 2 decades ago the landscape our parents built a life in was vastly different with an actual demand for their jobs. Also keep in mind international indians, even if you do move here and get citizenship, your kids will have to compete with the motherland too when they grow up, that is to say if we’re not completely displaced by then. Even when you get the coveted citizenship, you will always be competing with native Indians from the motherlands who offer better incentives to corporations then you will as a citizen. As a desi american ive switched careers because of these happenings and I wonder if I would have switched careers if we had better labor protections. If the landscape was different. What are your thoughts? submitted by /u/pinkpastelmoon [link] [comments] 

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[link] [comments]  It seems like this debate has turned into a culture war and desi americans are right in the middle of a complex and nuanced situation. I saw a tiktok of an indian american guy who said he was fired and replaced by native indians. The offshoring and h1b affects American desis too yet who are we to stop our ancestors from seeking opportunities when our parents did the same? For wanting a better life? Wouldn’t that make us hypocrites or uncle toms if we say anything against it? But at the same time the laws of supply and demand are very real, 2 decades ago the landscape our parents built a life in was vastly different with an actual demand for their jobs. Also keep in mind international indians, even if you do move here and get citizenship, your kids will have to compete with the motherland too when they grow up, that is to say if we’re not completely displaced by then. Even when you get the coveted citizenship, you will always be competing with native Indians from the motherlands who offer better incentives to corporations then you will as a citizen. As a desi american ive switched careers because of these happenings and I wonder if I would have switched careers if we had better labor protections. If the landscape was different. What are your thoughts? submitted by /u/pinkpastelmoon [link] [comments]

What is the point of live coding questions when you have a relevant degree/experience? /u/VanellieIce CSCQ protests reddit

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​r/cscareerquestions I’m a 2024 CS grad from a T30 school with a 3.7 GPA. Over the past several months, I’ve applied to well over 500 positions—most of which I’m fully qualified for—but I’ve only landed three interviews. None of those interviews progressed to the technical portion, though I’ve taken about ten online assessments, all of which I felt confident about. This isn’t a spite post—I haven’t had an interview in months—so I genuinely want to understand this from a logical perspective. I’ve even asked ChatGPT this question, but I still can’t fully grasp the reasoning. My question: If an applicant has a relevant degree in software engineering, data science, or a similar position, what is the point of live coding questions? A degree should demonstrate, at minimum, that the applicant can code (or have above-average problem-solving skills within a certain domain). Yet, live coding seems to be treated as a make-or-break test. The reasoning I most often see is that companies need to ensure an applicant “can code.” Presumably, this means: “Can this person effectively contribute to our existing codebase to generate value?” I’m trying to steel-man this argument, so I’d love for someone to correct me if I’m misunderstanding. My perspective: As a new grad, the honest answer is that I likely won’t contribute value immediately. I don’t have experience with the exact tech stack or coding style of any given company. However: My degree demonstrates my ability to learn these things. A behavioral interview can assess whether I’m willing to learn and collaborate. Live coding questions don’t seem to test whether someone can generate business value in a real-world context. (Stepping out of my shoes, let me know if this is inaccurate.) For mid-to senior-level devs, the ramp-up time might be shorter because they’ve likely worked with similar tech stacks and styles. But even at that level, wouldn’t their professional experience already prove they “can code”? So, in both scenarios—new grads and experienced devs—I don’t see the logic behind live coding questions. The only case where I understand their use is when the applicant doesn’t have a degree or prior experience. I want to learn: Please pick this apart. What am I missing about the purpose of live coding interviews? I want to learn why these questions are used so I can better prepare, rather than focusing solely on solving them efficiently. Surely, the purpose isn’t just to test problem-solving speed, as that doesn’t directly correlate with generating business value. submitted by /u/VanellieIce [link] [comments] 

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[link] [comments]  I’m a 2024 CS grad from a T30 school with a 3.7 GPA. Over the past several months, I’ve applied to well over 500 positions—most of which I’m fully qualified for—but I’ve only landed three interviews. None of those interviews progressed to the technical portion, though I’ve taken about ten online assessments, all of which I felt confident about. This isn’t a spite post—I haven’t had an interview in months—so I genuinely want to understand this from a logical perspective. I’ve even asked ChatGPT this question, but I still can’t fully grasp the reasoning. My question: If an applicant has a relevant degree in software engineering, data science, or a similar position, what is the point of live coding questions? A degree should demonstrate, at minimum, that the applicant can code (or have above-average problem-solving skills within a certain domain). Yet, live coding seems to be treated as a make-or-break test. The reasoning I most often see is that companies need to ensure an applicant “can code.” Presumably, this means: “Can this person effectively contribute to our existing codebase to generate value?” I’m trying to steel-man this argument, so I’d love for someone to correct me if I’m misunderstanding. My perspective: As a new grad, the honest answer is that I likely won’t contribute value immediately. I don’t have experience with the exact tech stack or coding style of any given company. However: My degree demonstrates my ability to learn these things. A behavioral interview can assess whether I’m willing to learn and collaborate. Live coding questions don’t seem to test whether someone can generate business value in a real-world context. (Stepping out of my shoes, let me know if this is inaccurate.) For mid-to senior-level devs, the ramp-up time might be shorter because they’ve likely worked with similar tech stacks and styles. But even at that level, wouldn’t their professional experience already prove they “can code”? So, in both scenarios—new grads and experienced devs—I don’t see the logic behind live coding questions. The only case where I understand their use is when the applicant doesn’t have a degree or prior experience. I want to learn: Please pick this apart. What am I missing about the purpose of live coding interviews? I want to learn why these questions are used so I can better prepare, rather than focusing solely on solving them efficiently. Surely, the purpose isn’t just to test problem-solving speed, as that doesn’t directly correlate with generating business value. submitted by /u/VanellieIce [link] [comments]