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My search for a software development job in 2025 (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/programming@programming.dev
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Context: Searching for a new senior level software development job over a 9 week period in summer 2025.

  • Focused mostly on data engineering and backend roles that are in-person or hybrid in the SF Bay Area.
  • Leads from recruiters on LinkedIn were much more likely to lead to interviews+offers.
  • The winning offer came through my personal network.
  • I mostly used Hiring.cafe for prospecting. They're a scraper with an interface I didn't hate.
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[–] 12 points 1 year ago

Tell me about it. Took me 3x as many applications to land two interviews, and I wasn't even looking for a specific field. My only requirement was $20/hr or more, the bare minimum needed to survive.

Finally settled on a $19/hr job after a six month struggle. I can't afford groceries but at least I won't go homeless.

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