MSFT bought Smart Phones division. Even better stability.
Excellent work environment, with horizontal organization and good team attitude.
Vacation policy similar to Europe.
8% 401k matching.
Very international, diverse team, with many people from Asia and Europe.
OK pay.
Generally very competent engineers.
MSFT bought Smart PHones division. Do we all keep our jobs?
Big company processes.
San Diego office plays a minor role. Many tech teams are headed in FI or Bay Area.
Pay is average compared to other top employers in the area.
Shrink mode has caused limited career opportunities in San Diego.
Products struggle to gain market share.
The matrix organization provides mixed messages to employees and is confusing.
No offices. All cubes.
Since we are going to Microsoft, and Balmer is leaving, who is management? ;-)
Need to get AT&T and VZW sales guys interested in selling your phones.
It was like any other interview. They asked me about my experience, skills, and how I act in case a problem happened in the project. They also asked about how I act in case of a conflict with the project manager.
I was interviewed by five different people that would have been my peers. Except for the initial discussion with the business manager, the interview teams seemed to lack any real training or preparation in interviewing, and the questions seemed hapha
It's good to spend a little more time preparing for the interview in advance. Determine your best options. Which skills are vital as opposed to convenient? It's also good to know how much you have to travel. Allow plenty of time for the interview.
It was like any other interview. They asked me about my experience, skills, and how I act in case a problem happened in the project. They also asked about how I act in case of a conflict with the project manager.
I was interviewed by five different people that would have been my peers. Except for the initial discussion with the business manager, the interview teams seemed to lack any real training or preparation in interviewing, and the questions seemed hapha
It's good to spend a little more time preparing for the interview in advance. Determine your best options. Which skills are vital as opposed to convenient? It's also good to know how much you have to travel. Allow plenty of time for the interview.