Tech IndustryApr 2, 2019
MicrosoftHugh boss

Company to join in Seattle if quit from Microsoft?

Been in Microsoft for 6 years and think later this year might be a good time to see the opportunities outside. However haven't done this for a while so want to get the community's input on what are the best ones around Seattle area. Currently a Machine Learning Engineer with 6 yoe. After my initial research, seems we don't have as many opportunities as in Bay Area. My impression is below: Established companies: Amazon/Google/Facebook Medium size companies: Uber/AirBnB Others: Cruise (autonomous driving... Yay) My question - is there any other high TC company that worth considering? Like Expedia/SAP/Concur (not sure how their TC look like but my impression is that they are not competitive unless they offer me a really interesting role). Thanks!

Apple cho Chang Apr 2, 2019

Snap, Lyft, Dropbox, Twitter

Microsoft Hugh boss OP Apr 2, 2019

Thanks! Yeah I forgot lyft

Google UkHq61 Apr 3, 2019

Careful about Snap. I had two friends who were laid off during last year's round, one who was just two months in.

Oracle Sparty Apr 2, 2019

Oracle Cloud. At least meets your “high TC” criterion

Microsoft nsgiet Apr 2, 2019

I heard they’re downsizing.

Oracle gdijdnwk Apr 2, 2019

They did but they did it in Redwood. In a power battle Seattle won over Redwood.

Amazon BooHoo10 Apr 2, 2019

Well I would recommend taking Expedia off your list. Pay is not comparable to other tech companies and environment overall is not great.

Amazon TTTPPMM Apr 27, 2019

I’ve heard this from couple other people as well. Any people from Expedia to confirm or deny?

Expedia Group eCPower Oct 12, 2019

Confirmed

Redfin ImYourDad Apr 2, 2019

Redfin! inb4 Zillowers shoot my suggestion down.

Zillow Group seabobrun Apr 3, 2019

Zillower, and not shooting this down

Oracle fuleader Apr 2, 2019

Grab

Valve cachoonga Apr 2, 2019

nVidia does ML in Seattle.

Microsoft und3rpaid Apr 2, 2019

Apple has ML positions in Bellevue. Recruiter pinged me recently.

Microsoft Meghan Apr 3, 2019

Wow I didn't know they have an office in Bellevue

Microsoft und3rpaid Apr 3, 2019

Bellevue FTW

Microsoft sdel64 Apr 3, 2019

The trade desk is a small-ish)9 company that can offer pretty high TC

Microsoft Hugh boss OP Apr 5, 2019

Thanks! Never heard about it but will do my research. Thanks for the info!

Microsoft Hugh boss OP Apr 5, 2019

Looks like it's sort of established.... It's in Nasdaq and the ticker is TTD!

Apple RXtA67 Apr 4, 2019

Apple

Facebook QdeD76 Apr 4, 2019

Go for SF based. They always pay more. Expedia is not comparable. Terrible pay.

Microsoft und3rpaid Apr 4, 2019

Does FB pay more in the Bay Area? I’m sitting on a 400k/year offer for E5 in Seattle.

Facebook k7gsun01& Apr 4, 2019

No FB has same pay everywhere