Moving as Software Engineer from Europe to Silicon Valley

Question

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 · Accepted Answer

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

andymoe · Answer

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&rsquo;m betting you can get a company to sponsor you.

jki275 · Answer

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.

Moving as Software Engineer from Europe to Silicon Valley

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!

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

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.

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.