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Working in embedded Linux, I don't require experience in my exact technology stack for a senior engineer. But I certainly do expect some experience in the same
by nrclark 5y ago
Working in embedded Linux, I don't require experience in my exact technology stack for a senior engineer. But I certainly do expect some experience in the same problem domain.
Like let's say I build systems with Yocto Linux. Somebody who uses a competing system like Buildroot is fine. Somebody who's never done embedded Linux but knows how to construct Debian packages might be fine too. I'd also consider an old school Unix wizard.
But somebody who can't use SSH and only writes Javascript isn't going to be a good fit, no matter how good they are at Javascript. An iOS app developer also wouldn't be a good fit. Either could be OK for a junior role maybe, but not a senior/staff role.
- flutas 5y ago> Working in embedded Linux, I don't require experience in my exact technology stack for a senior engineer. > An iOS app developer also wouldn't be a good fit. Either could be OK for a junior role maybe, but not a senior/staff role. Tangentially related at best, but this is essentially my current dilemma... Sr Android engineer, leading a team of 8 on a multi-million install app for a well known multi-national (not software) company. No one will give me the time of day for anything but Android work, and I'm really feeling the burnout.
- JAlexoid 5y agoI mean... There's plenty of android work available. The cost of switching domains is that you loose your "senior" status.
- 999900000999 5y agoArguably you could do any Java job. I don't think a React role would be a great fit. I've been boxed into a very specific field for 7 years. The pay is good and I have no complaints. I don't think said field is going anywhere, as someone who went though a few evictions as a kid I appreciate having work.