Learn, Then Leave
Learn, Then Leave
This is a good company to start with, learn new skills, and then move on.
In June 2024, I came across a job posting on LinkedIn for a hardware developer role at Fortinet. It required a Master's or PhD in engineering but offered a salary of only $77k to $107k.
This seems disrespectful to highly educated graduates and existing engineers in the Canadian job market.
Furthermore, do not expect a raise or promotion. In this company, lobbying and politics will get you much farther than your education or skills, as higher managers often do not prioritize innovation or employees' ideas about anything.
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Hardware Developer
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The HR representative initially contacted me by phone and explained the interview process. I was then given four coding questions, which were similar to a HackerRank-based test but slightly modified. Unfortunately, I didn’t pass that stage, so I don’
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Behavioral Interview with HR The first stage involves a conversation with HR to assess cultural fit, communication skills, and alignment with the company’s values and expectations. Technical Take-Home Assessment Candidates are then given a technical
Hardware Developer
CanadaJuly 1, 2025The HR team reached out to arrange a short pre-screen phone call, during which they asked general questions about my status and potential start date. Following that, they sent me a 60-minute HackerRank assessment consisting of multiple-choice and gr
Embedded Software Engineer
Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 7, 2025The HR representative initially contacted me by phone and explained the interview process. I was then given four coding questions, which were similar to a HackerRank-based test but slightly modified. Unfortunately, I didn’t pass that stage, so I don’
Web Developer
Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaJune 19, 2025Behavioral Interview with HR The first stage involves a conversation with HR to assess cultural fit, communication skills, and alignment with the company’s values and expectations. Technical Take-Home Assessment Candidates are then given a technical
