[victor9000]

Making a mistake is fine, but you should also expect some good natured razzing when you make a bonehead move like this. Having said that, this happens all the time. I've gotten plenty of messages to apply for SDE-I & II roles while employed as a Director or CTO.

[p0rkbelly]

razzing from a lateral co-worker on your team is one thing. That's typically good natured (though I'm sure technically an HR Issue). Publicly called out from a CTO at your biggest rival, is not apples to oranges.