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The reality of imposters /u/Typical-Carrot-5997 CSCQ protests reddit

The reality of imposters /u/Typical-Carrot-5997 CSCQ protests reddit

This field has a lot of imposters and I feel like we should be calling them out more instead of saying it’s just a syndrome.

Many of my colleagues are more than qualified; however, there are a few that make life painful. I’m an extremely patient person and cherish opportunities where I get to teach a coworker something new… But some of these people are sitting at a lower-division undergrad level and incapable of growing with assistance, let alone on their own. Quite a few of them aren’t even aware of how deficient they are…

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​r/cscareerquestions This field has a lot of imposters and I feel like we should be calling them out more instead of saying it’s just a syndrome. Many of my colleagues are more than qualified; however, there are a few that make life painful. I’m an extremely patient person and cherish opportunities where I get to teach a coworker something new… But some of these people are sitting at a lower-division undergrad level and incapable of growing with assistance, let alone on their own. Quite a few of them aren’t even aware of how deficient they are… submitted by /u/Typical-Carrot-5997 [link] [comments] 

This field has a lot of imposters and I feel like we should be calling them out more instead of saying it’s just a syndrome.

Many of my colleagues are more than qualified; however, there are a few that make life painful. I’m an extremely patient person and cherish opportunities where I get to teach a coworker something new… But some of these people are sitting at a lower-division undergrad level and incapable of growing with assistance, let alone on their own. Quite a few of them aren’t even aware of how deficient they are…

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[link] [comments]  This field has a lot of imposters and I feel like we should be calling them out more instead of saying it’s just a syndrome. Many of my colleagues are more than qualified; however, there are a few that make life painful. I’m an extremely patient person and cherish opportunities where I get to teach a coworker something new… But some of these people are sitting at a lower-division undergrad level and incapable of growing with assistance, let alone on their own. Quite a few of them aren’t even aware of how deficient they are… submitted by /u/Typical-Carrot-5997 [link] [comments]

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More developers = Instant delivery, Right? /u/Any_Ad7701 CSCQ protests reddit

More developers = Instant delivery, Right? /u/Any_Ad7701 CSCQ protests reddit

So, I’m dealing with this VP-level manager who is non-technical and honestly, it’s driving me up the wall. Every time someone tries to talk about something even remotely technical, she literally yawns. It’s not intentional, but it’s clear she just can’t help herself. The thing is, she has a business degree, and every meeting feels like a motivational seminar. She’s always talking about how we need to give people work-life balance and make sure everyone is happy, but in reality, the situation is way different.

She genuinely thinks talking about JIRA is being “technical” and has the audacity to ask if we can deliver a project next week just by increasing the number of developers from 3 to 6. Like, really? It’s infuriating! She has zero understanding of the data, the projects, or what actually goes into the work. It’s just pure fluff and motivational speak.

Meanwhile, the team is made up of experienced developers who are all trying to keep their jobs and do good work. But with this clueless leadership, I’m seriously worried that the entire team might end up getting laid off because she’s completely out of touch with what actually needs to happen.

Jeez, lady, just stop. It’s one thing to want to inspire your team, but when you don’t understand the core of the work we do, it’s doing more harm than good.

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​r/cscareerquestions So, I’m dealing with this VP-level manager who is non-technical and honestly, it’s driving me up the wall. Every time someone tries to talk about something even remotely technical, she literally yawns. It’s not intentional, but it’s clear she just can’t help herself. The thing is, she has a business degree, and every meeting feels like a motivational seminar. She’s always talking about how we need to give people work-life balance and make sure everyone is happy, but in reality, the situation is way different. She genuinely thinks talking about JIRA is being “technical” and has the audacity to ask if we can deliver a project next week just by increasing the number of developers from 3 to 6. Like, really? It’s infuriating! She has zero understanding of the data, the projects, or what actually goes into the work. It’s just pure fluff and motivational speak. Meanwhile, the team is made up of experienced developers who are all trying to keep their jobs and do good work. But with this clueless leadership, I’m seriously worried that the entire team might end up getting laid off because she’s completely out of touch with what actually needs to happen. Jeez, lady, just stop. It’s one thing to want to inspire your team, but when you don’t understand the core of the work we do, it’s doing more harm than good. submitted by /u/Any_Ad7701 [link] [comments] 

So, I’m dealing with this VP-level manager who is non-technical and honestly, it’s driving me up the wall. Every time someone tries to talk about something even remotely technical, she literally yawns. It’s not intentional, but it’s clear she just can’t help herself. The thing is, she has a business degree, and every meeting feels like a motivational seminar. She’s always talking about how we need to give people work-life balance and make sure everyone is happy, but in reality, the situation is way different.

She genuinely thinks talking about JIRA is being “technical” and has the audacity to ask if we can deliver a project next week just by increasing the number of developers from 3 to 6. Like, really? It’s infuriating! She has zero understanding of the data, the projects, or what actually goes into the work. It’s just pure fluff and motivational speak.

Meanwhile, the team is made up of experienced developers who are all trying to keep their jobs and do good work. But with this clueless leadership, I’m seriously worried that the entire team might end up getting laid off because she’s completely out of touch with what actually needs to happen.

Jeez, lady, just stop. It’s one thing to want to inspire your team, but when you don’t understand the core of the work we do, it’s doing more harm than good.

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[link] [comments]  So, I’m dealing with this VP-level manager who is non-technical and honestly, it’s driving me up the wall. Every time someone tries to talk about something even remotely technical, she literally yawns. It’s not intentional, but it’s clear she just can’t help herself. The thing is, she has a business degree, and every meeting feels like a motivational seminar. She’s always talking about how we need to give people work-life balance and make sure everyone is happy, but in reality, the situation is way different. She genuinely thinks talking about JIRA is being “technical” and has the audacity to ask if we can deliver a project next week just by increasing the number of developers from 3 to 6. Like, really? It’s infuriating! She has zero understanding of the data, the projects, or what actually goes into the work. It’s just pure fluff and motivational speak. Meanwhile, the team is made up of experienced developers who are all trying to keep their jobs and do good work. But with this clueless leadership, I’m seriously worried that the entire team might end up getting laid off because she’s completely out of touch with what actually needs to happen. Jeez, lady, just stop. It’s one thing to want to inspire your team, but when you don’t understand the core of the work we do, it’s doing more harm than good. submitted by /u/Any_Ad7701 [link] [comments]

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Just got InMail messages from 4 different Indian “recruiters” on LinkedIn within 45 mins and one even called me. This has got to be a scam, right? /u/Programming__Alt CSCQ protests reddit

Just got InMail messages from 4 different Indian “recruiters” on LinkedIn within 45 mins and one even called me. This has got to be a scam, right? /u/Programming__Alt CSCQ protests reddit

What’s going on, did my name, number, or LinkedIn profile get leaked in the last hour?

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​r/cscareerquestions What’s going on, did my name, number, or LinkedIn profile get leaked in the last hour? submitted by /u/Programming__Alt [link] [comments] 

What’s going on, did my name, number, or LinkedIn profile get leaked in the last hour?

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how much of a disadvantage is ba to a bs in cs? /u/boogaoogamann CSCQ protests reddit

how much of a disadvantage is ba to a bs in cs? /u/boogaoogamann CSCQ protests reddit

I really just don’t like math and the lack of variety. I’m really into creative computing and seeing that I would have lack of time to both make a code and art portfolio with a BS degree, I felt like it would be best to double major

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​r/cscareerquestions I really just don’t like math and the lack of variety. I’m really into creative computing and seeing that I would have lack of time to both make a code and art portfolio with a BS degree, I felt like it would be best to double major submitted by /u/boogaoogamann [link] [comments] 

I really just don’t like math and the lack of variety. I’m really into creative computing and seeing that I would have lack of time to both make a code and art portfolio with a BS degree, I felt like it would be best to double major

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[link] [comments]  I really just don’t like math and the lack of variety. I’m really into creative computing and seeing that I would have lack of time to both make a code and art portfolio with a BS degree, I felt like it would be best to double major submitted by /u/boogaoogamann [link] [comments]

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Current job market /u/No_Rice_5297 CSCQ protests reddit

Current job market /u/No_Rice_5297 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi I am a current data science major. I’d like to see what the job market is currently like. If you graduated anytime between 2022-2024 not including 2024. How soon after graduation did you receive a job offer and what qualifications do you have? (University, certs, internships, etc…) also if you have not found a job yet tell me how long you’ve been hunting and what qualifications. I’m really worried about the current market.

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​r/cscareerquestions Hi I am a current data science major. I’d like to see what the job market is currently like. If you graduated anytime between 2022-2024 not including 2024. How soon after graduation did you receive a job offer and what qualifications do you have? (University, certs, internships, etc…) also if you have not found a job yet tell me how long you’ve been hunting and what qualifications. I’m really worried about the current market. submitted by /u/No_Rice_5297 [link] [comments] 

Hi I am a current data science major. I’d like to see what the job market is currently like. If you graduated anytime between 2022-2024 not including 2024. How soon after graduation did you receive a job offer and what qualifications do you have? (University, certs, internships, etc…) also if you have not found a job yet tell me how long you’ve been hunting and what qualifications. I’m really worried about the current market.

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[link] [comments]  Hi I am a current data science major. I’d like to see what the job market is currently like. If you graduated anytime between 2022-2024 not including 2024. How soon after graduation did you receive a job offer and what qualifications do you have? (University, certs, internships, etc…) also if you have not found a job yet tell me how long you’ve been hunting and what qualifications. I’m really worried about the current market. submitted by /u/No_Rice_5297 [link] [comments]

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To the senior engineers feeling anxious from all the doom-and-gloom posts /u/BootyMcStuffins CSCQ protests reddit

To the senior engineers feeling anxious from all the doom-and-gloom posts /u/BootyMcStuffins CSCQ protests reddit

I wanted to share my experience for anyone feeling anxious about the posts here. I work at a large company that’s had layoffs in recent years, and I let myself spiral into the fear that I’d be next—ending up delivering food for door dash or something. So, I decided to start looking for jobs to get ahead of the curve.

For context, I’m a staff engineer with 15 years of experience, self-taught, no degree, and currently leading a team of about 80 engineers.

The first night, I updated my LinkedIn status to “open to work” and applied to about a dozen companies in the Northeast US. Over the next week, I received 3 rejections and 6 positive responses. Additionally, about 10 recruiters from other companies reached out to me without me applying.

I pursued 5 opportunities. Most involved around 4 interview rounds, including system design, coding, and behavioral interviews. Surprisingly, only one company asked leet-code-style questions. The majority focused on practical challenges that reflected the actual work, which made the process feel more like pair-programming than a test—a refreshing change. I avoided companies with big take-home projects because, honestly, who has time for that? I could use whatever programming language I wanted for most coding rounds, except one where I had to re-learn Java during the interview. I was still able to pass the round pretty easily.

The entire process was relatively pleasant. I ended up with 1 rejection and 4 offers within two weeks. Ultimately, I chose to stay at my current company due to some positive organizational changes, but the experience significantly reduced my anxiety.

Now, I feel confident that if I were to get laid off, finding another role wouldn’t be an issue. I’m sharing this not to brag, but to counteract the overwhelming negativity I’ve seen here. This sub caused me so much stress that I struggled to relax with my family, but I hope my experience can offer a more positive perspective to those in a similar position.

If you’re a senior engineer with solid experience, remember that the job market is still open for you—even in uncertain times.

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​r/cscareerquestions I wanted to share my experience for anyone feeling anxious about the posts here. I work at a large company that’s had layoffs in recent years, and I let myself spiral into the fear that I’d be next—ending up delivering food for door dash or something. So, I decided to start looking for jobs to get ahead of the curve. For context, I’m a staff engineer with 15 years of experience, self-taught, no degree, and currently leading a team of about 80 engineers. The first night, I updated my LinkedIn status to “open to work” and applied to about a dozen companies in the Northeast US. Over the next week, I received 3 rejections and 6 positive responses. Additionally, about 10 recruiters from other companies reached out to me without me applying. I pursued 5 opportunities. Most involved around 4 interview rounds, including system design, coding, and behavioral interviews. Surprisingly, only one company asked leet-code-style questions. The majority focused on practical challenges that reflected the actual work, which made the process feel more like pair-programming than a test—a refreshing change. I avoided companies with big take-home projects because, honestly, who has time for that? I could use whatever programming language I wanted for most coding rounds, except one where I had to re-learn Java during the interview. I was still able to pass the round pretty easily. The entire process was relatively pleasant. I ended up with 1 rejection and 4 offers within two weeks. Ultimately, I chose to stay at my current company due to some positive organizational changes, but the experience significantly reduced my anxiety. Now, I feel confident that if I were to get laid off, finding another role wouldn’t be an issue. I’m sharing this not to brag, but to counteract the overwhelming negativity I’ve seen here. This sub caused me so much stress that I struggled to relax with my family, but I hope my experience can offer a more positive perspective to those in a similar position. If you’re a senior engineer with solid experience, remember that the job market is still open for you—even in uncertain times. submitted by /u/BootyMcStuffins [link] [comments] 

I wanted to share my experience for anyone feeling anxious about the posts here. I work at a large company that’s had layoffs in recent years, and I let myself spiral into the fear that I’d be next—ending up delivering food for door dash or something. So, I decided to start looking for jobs to get ahead of the curve.

For context, I’m a staff engineer with 15 years of experience, self-taught, no degree, and currently leading a team of about 80 engineers.

The first night, I updated my LinkedIn status to “open to work” and applied to about a dozen companies in the Northeast US. Over the next week, I received 3 rejections and 6 positive responses. Additionally, about 10 recruiters from other companies reached out to me without me applying.

I pursued 5 opportunities. Most involved around 4 interview rounds, including system design, coding, and behavioral interviews. Surprisingly, only one company asked leet-code-style questions. The majority focused on practical challenges that reflected the actual work, which made the process feel more like pair-programming than a test—a refreshing change. I avoided companies with big take-home projects because, honestly, who has time for that? I could use whatever programming language I wanted for most coding rounds, except one where I had to re-learn Java during the interview. I was still able to pass the round pretty easily.

The entire process was relatively pleasant. I ended up with 1 rejection and 4 offers within two weeks. Ultimately, I chose to stay at my current company due to some positive organizational changes, but the experience significantly reduced my anxiety.

Now, I feel confident that if I were to get laid off, finding another role wouldn’t be an issue. I’m sharing this not to brag, but to counteract the overwhelming negativity I’ve seen here. This sub caused me so much stress that I struggled to relax with my family, but I hope my experience can offer a more positive perspective to those in a similar position.

If you’re a senior engineer with solid experience, remember that the job market is still open for you—even in uncertain times.

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[link] [comments]  I wanted to share my experience for anyone feeling anxious about the posts here. I work at a large company that’s had layoffs in recent years, and I let myself spiral into the fear that I’d be next—ending up delivering food for door dash or something. So, I decided to start looking for jobs to get ahead of the curve. For context, I’m a staff engineer with 15 years of experience, self-taught, no degree, and currently leading a team of about 80 engineers. The first night, I updated my LinkedIn status to “open to work” and applied to about a dozen companies in the Northeast US. Over the next week, I received 3 rejections and 6 positive responses. Additionally, about 10 recruiters from other companies reached out to me without me applying. I pursued 5 opportunities. Most involved around 4 interview rounds, including system design, coding, and behavioral interviews. Surprisingly, only one company asked leet-code-style questions. The majority focused on practical challenges that reflected the actual work, which made the process feel more like pair-programming than a test—a refreshing change. I avoided companies with big take-home projects because, honestly, who has time for that? I could use whatever programming language I wanted for most coding rounds, except one where I had to re-learn Java during the interview. I was still able to pass the round pretty easily. The entire process was relatively pleasant. I ended up with 1 rejection and 4 offers within two weeks. Ultimately, I chose to stay at my current company due to some positive organizational changes, but the experience significantly reduced my anxiety. Now, I feel confident that if I were to get laid off, finding another role wouldn’t be an issue. I’m sharing this not to brag, but to counteract the overwhelming negativity I’ve seen here. This sub caused me so much stress that I struggled to relax with my family, but I hope my experience can offer a more positive perspective to those in a similar position. If you’re a senior engineer with solid experience, remember that the job market is still open for you—even in uncertain times. submitted by /u/BootyMcStuffins [link] [comments]

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How many PRs did you review this year? /u/wcolfaxguy CSCQ protests reddit

How many PRs did you review this year? /u/wcolfaxguy CSCQ protests reddit

Not meant to be an opportunity to flex, just curious.

GitHub:

is:pr reviewed-by:{username} is:merged created:2024-01-01..2024-12-20

I’m a tech lead at a Big Co ™️. 648 this year.

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​r/cscareerquestions Not meant to be an opportunity to flex, just curious. GitHub: is:pr reviewed-by:{username} is:merged created:2024-01-01..2024-12-20 I’m a tech lead at a Big Co ™️. 648 this year. submitted by /u/wcolfaxguy [link] [comments] 

Not meant to be an opportunity to flex, just curious.

GitHub:

is:pr reviewed-by:{username} is:merged created:2024-01-01..2024-12-20

I’m a tech lead at a Big Co ™️. 648 this year.

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[link] [comments]  Not meant to be an opportunity to flex, just curious. GitHub: is:pr reviewed-by:{username} is:merged created:2024-01-01..2024-12-20 I’m a tech lead at a Big Co ™️. 648 this year. submitted by /u/wcolfaxguy [link] [comments]

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Might have messed up signing without doing DD. Am I getting myself soulless ETL work? /u/Swing-Prize CSCQ protests reddit

Might have messed up signing without doing DD. Am I getting myself soulless ETL work? /u/Swing-Prize CSCQ protests reddit

I might have gotten myself in a funny situation. For reference, I am a 4YOE working with C#, React, and AWS, and this is about senior positions.

I got contacted by the company’s recruiter, telling me they work on internal AI tooling and that I need to fill in any available C# advert and I’ll get a technical interview. The guy who continued next would be my manager, and his tests consisted of a simple C# console app, talking about designing a URL shortener, and reviewing a barebones C# API. We talked just about C# in-depth and the chaotic word of serverless, nothing about data or SQL. I had another offer by then, so I wasn’t doing my due diligence anymore, but I got an offer from this company 10% on top. I thought it would be C#, Azure, and OpenAI integrations but maybe I was just listening to big picture and not my role.

All of this happened this week, and I took the offer for this job. I declined another GraphQL+Kubernetes+GCP offer and delivered notice to resign from my current AWS + C# position. The current position was planning to promote, but they said they could not get close to matching the current offer. That wasn’t my intention anyway.

Backend with cloud is where I want to position myself. Anyway, I started reading the now-deleted advert that I applied to, and it doesn’t mention any cloud and primarily talks about ETL. The AI-obfuscated advert that preserves what was written:

We’re seeking a data engineer who is adaptable and eager to learn. Our tech stack includes .NET C# and Microsoft SQL for building data ingestion pipelines and handling large datasets used by microservices and machine learning teams. With increasing investment in AI, opportunities for data storage migrations, new data lake setups, and architectural decisions will arise.

Responsibilities include writing well-tested, secure code; collaborating in a Scrum team; participating in code reviews; and contributing to architectural decisions and data platform evolution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with database platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL) and T-SQL, including 3+ years in ETL/ELT environments and backend data systems. Proficiency in C# (.NET 6/8) and SQL is expected. A basic understanding of WebApps and APIs is needed. Experience with JSON/XML, microservices, Power BI, CI/CD with Azure DevOps, and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) is advantageous. Knowledge of Kafka, Kubernetes, Hive, and Docker is a plus. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. A CS degree is a plus.

Does this sound more like of a soulless SQL, import background job position that SWE that creates projects, architectures? Christmas holidays are here with nearly everyone off, but should I try getting into contact with the manager and get clarifications? And if it gets confirmed to be the case, do I try to back out and try to get back the offer I refused or at least stay in my current position? Maybe these fuckups are regular by us developers?

Or maybe I’m missing something and this ETL is part of real interesting backend work for us SWEs?

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​r/cscareerquestions I might have gotten myself in a funny situation. For reference, I am a 4YOE working with C#, React, and AWS, and this is about senior positions. I got contacted by the company’s recruiter, telling me they work on internal AI tooling and that I need to fill in any available C# advert and I’ll get a technical interview. The guy who continued next would be my manager, and his tests consisted of a simple C# console app, talking about designing a URL shortener, and reviewing a barebones C# API. We talked just about C# in-depth and the chaotic word of serverless, nothing about data or SQL. I had another offer by then, so I wasn’t doing my due diligence anymore, but I got an offer from this company 10% on top. I thought it would be C#, Azure, and OpenAI integrations but maybe I was just listening to big picture and not my role. All of this happened this week, and I took the offer for this job. I declined another GraphQL+Kubernetes+GCP offer and delivered notice to resign from my current AWS + C# position. The current position was planning to promote, but they said they could not get close to matching the current offer. That wasn’t my intention anyway. Backend with cloud is where I want to position myself. Anyway, I started reading the now-deleted advert that I applied to, and it doesn’t mention any cloud and primarily talks about ETL. The AI-obfuscated advert that preserves what was written: We’re seeking a data engineer who is adaptable and eager to learn. Our tech stack includes .NET C# and Microsoft SQL for building data ingestion pipelines and handling large datasets used by microservices and machine learning teams. With increasing investment in AI, opportunities for data storage migrations, new data lake setups, and architectural decisions will arise. Responsibilities include writing well-tested, secure code; collaborating in a Scrum team; participating in code reviews; and contributing to architectural decisions and data platform evolution. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with database platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL) and T-SQL, including 3+ years in ETL/ELT environments and backend data systems. Proficiency in C# (.NET 6/8) and SQL is expected. A basic understanding of WebApps and APIs is needed. Experience with JSON/XML, microservices, Power BI, CI/CD with Azure DevOps, and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) is advantageous. Knowledge of Kafka, Kubernetes, Hive, and Docker is a plus. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. A CS degree is a plus. Does this sound more like of a soulless SQL, import background job position that SWE that creates projects, architectures? Christmas holidays are here with nearly everyone off, but should I try getting into contact with the manager and get clarifications? And if it gets confirmed to be the case, do I try to back out and try to get back the offer I refused or at least stay in my current position? Maybe these fuckups are regular by us developers? Or maybe I’m missing something and this ETL is part of real interesting backend work for us SWEs? submitted by /u/Swing-Prize [link] [comments] 

I might have gotten myself in a funny situation. For reference, I am a 4YOE working with C#, React, and AWS, and this is about senior positions.

I got contacted by the company’s recruiter, telling me they work on internal AI tooling and that I need to fill in any available C# advert and I’ll get a technical interview. The guy who continued next would be my manager, and his tests consisted of a simple C# console app, talking about designing a URL shortener, and reviewing a barebones C# API. We talked just about C# in-depth and the chaotic word of serverless, nothing about data or SQL. I had another offer by then, so I wasn’t doing my due diligence anymore, but I got an offer from this company 10% on top. I thought it would be C#, Azure, and OpenAI integrations but maybe I was just listening to big picture and not my role.

All of this happened this week, and I took the offer for this job. I declined another GraphQL+Kubernetes+GCP offer and delivered notice to resign from my current AWS + C# position. The current position was planning to promote, but they said they could not get close to matching the current offer. That wasn’t my intention anyway.

Backend with cloud is where I want to position myself. Anyway, I started reading the now-deleted advert that I applied to, and it doesn’t mention any cloud and primarily talks about ETL. The AI-obfuscated advert that preserves what was written:

We’re seeking a data engineer who is adaptable and eager to learn. Our tech stack includes .NET C# and Microsoft SQL for building data ingestion pipelines and handling large datasets used by microservices and machine learning teams. With increasing investment in AI, opportunities for data storage migrations, new data lake setups, and architectural decisions will arise.

Responsibilities include writing well-tested, secure code; collaborating in a Scrum team; participating in code reviews; and contributing to architectural decisions and data platform evolution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with database platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL) and T-SQL, including 3+ years in ETL/ELT environments and backend data systems. Proficiency in C# (.NET 6/8) and SQL is expected. A basic understanding of WebApps and APIs is needed. Experience with JSON/XML, microservices, Power BI, CI/CD with Azure DevOps, and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) is advantageous. Knowledge of Kafka, Kubernetes, Hive, and Docker is a plus. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. A CS degree is a plus.

Does this sound more like of a soulless SQL, import background job position that SWE that creates projects, architectures? Christmas holidays are here with nearly everyone off, but should I try getting into contact with the manager and get clarifications? And if it gets confirmed to be the case, do I try to back out and try to get back the offer I refused or at least stay in my current position? Maybe these fuckups are regular by us developers?

Or maybe I’m missing something and this ETL is part of real interesting backend work for us SWEs?

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[link] [comments]  I might have gotten myself in a funny situation. For reference, I am a 4YOE working with C#, React, and AWS, and this is about senior positions. I got contacted by the company’s recruiter, telling me they work on internal AI tooling and that I need to fill in any available C# advert and I’ll get a technical interview. The guy who continued next would be my manager, and his tests consisted of a simple C# console app, talking about designing a URL shortener, and reviewing a barebones C# API. We talked just about C# in-depth and the chaotic word of serverless, nothing about data or SQL. I had another offer by then, so I wasn’t doing my due diligence anymore, but I got an offer from this company 10% on top. I thought it would be C#, Azure, and OpenAI integrations but maybe I was just listening to big picture and not my role. All of this happened this week, and I took the offer for this job. I declined another GraphQL+Kubernetes+GCP offer and delivered notice to resign from my current AWS + C# position. The current position was planning to promote, but they said they could not get close to matching the current offer. That wasn’t my intention anyway. Backend with cloud is where I want to position myself. Anyway, I started reading the now-deleted advert that I applied to, and it doesn’t mention any cloud and primarily talks about ETL. The AI-obfuscated advert that preserves what was written: We’re seeking a data engineer who is adaptable and eager to learn. Our tech stack includes .NET C# and Microsoft SQL for building data ingestion pipelines and handling large datasets used by microservices and machine learning teams. With increasing investment in AI, opportunities for data storage migrations, new data lake setups, and architectural decisions will arise. Responsibilities include writing well-tested, secure code; collaborating in a Scrum team; participating in code reviews; and contributing to architectural decisions and data platform evolution. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with database platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL) and T-SQL, including 3+ years in ETL/ELT environments and backend data systems. Proficiency in C# (.NET 6/8) and SQL is expected. A basic understanding of WebApps and APIs is needed. Experience with JSON/XML, microservices, Power BI, CI/CD with Azure DevOps, and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python) is advantageous. Knowledge of Kafka, Kubernetes, Hive, and Docker is a plus. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. A CS degree is a plus. Does this sound more like of a soulless SQL, import background job position that SWE that creates projects, architectures? Christmas holidays are here with nearly everyone off, but should I try getting into contact with the manager and get clarifications? And if it gets confirmed to be the case, do I try to back out and try to get back the offer I refused or at least stay in my current position? Maybe these fuckups are regular by us developers? Or maybe I’m missing something and this ETL is part of real interesting backend work for us SWEs? submitted by /u/Swing-Prize [link] [comments]

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