Ask HN: Moving as Software Engineer from Europe to Silicon Valley

[switzerland]

I have a CS degree from a small unknown university in Europe. I want to move to Silicon Valley. Does it make sense to do an Msc at Georgia Tech to get accepted by top engineering firms or should I put my time into leetcode?

Thanks very much!

[wyatt777]

You could also try the interview process locally in EU, then get transferred. There are a lot of SV companies with global presence.

[switzerland]

Great idea thank you :-)

[andymoe]

I would look at it in terms of what will help you get a visa. Is it more school or actually just getting yourself hired and visa sponsorship. If you have the degree plus industry experience then I’m betting you can get a company to sponsor you.

[switzerland]

It's more school and getting hired in FAANG or other big tech startups =)

[jki275]

Probably so. You will get to network a LOT in the OMSCS -- group work and most of us post our linkedin and are glad to help people find work.

[switzerland]

Thanks for your answer. Can you recommend the OMSCS? Are you currently enrolled in the program?

[jki275]

I’m in the program. It is very difficult, at times unnecessarily so. One course per semester is pretty much all I can handle while working full time.

It is a good program, the course material is well done, but the courses are run entirely by TAs with rare exception.

[switzerland]

thanks very much :-)