6 reasons why you’ll LOVE contract work

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Engineers who have only heard horror stories of contracts gone wrong can be skeptical of trying one out for themselves. As recruiters, we hear it time and time again… “I’m only looking for a permanent role at this time – I’ve heard of bad experiences with contracts from other colleagues.” We asked some of our… Read more »

5 Technologies that will Take Your Contract Career to New Heights in 2017

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  Happy New Year! 2017 is on the horizon, and we want you to be in the best shape possible to land your next engineering contract role in the Silicon Valley. Last year we put out a blog that included 6 technologies to learn to secure a gig in 2016. We updated our list for 2017 to… Read more »

4 reasons you should absolutely keep an eye on Computer Vision

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    Computer Vision isn’t just the strain on your eyes from staring at the computer for too long. Computer Vision is a diverse and widespread field of study. In the most basic description, Computer Vision is a way for a machines to recognize, understand and interact with a picture, 3D objects, or videos. We… Read more »

3 ways to get involved in the future of Artificial Intelligence

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When you think “Artificial Intelligence” — what comes to mind? Do you think of Ex Machina human-like robots taking over the world? Or maybe you envision having your own butler like Tony Stark’s Jarvis in The Avengers. In movies, artificial intelligence is depicted as being overly futuristic. In reality, AI has already had a profound… Read more »

Looking for a consulting contract? Here are 5 things you can expect

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  As the tech industry continues to grow and change, so have engineering consulting contracts. Over the past decade, ERG has seen different hiring trends come and go. Working with a technical recruiter and their consulting firm can help you align your expectations correctly throughout the contract hiring process. Pairing up with a reputable company can… Read more »

3 of the Most Innovative Projects in the Silicon Valley

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  Silicon Valley innovation draws in hardware and software engineers from all areas of the world. With the ground-breaking, disruptive technology offered here, why wouldn’t engineers want to get in on the fun? The future of technology looks bright, with self-driving cars, augmented reality, and customized devices in the works. Here’s a list of three… Read more »

How do Clinton and Trump differ on technology and the Silicon Valley?

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It’s clear that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the Democratic and Republican nominees, have had very different approaches to the presidential election. What isn’t clear, are their respective views on issues in technology. Hillary Clinton, the Obama-endorsed Democratic nominee, recently released a detailed technology initiative that states her stance on technology talent shortages, net neutrality… Read more »

How to Make the Transition from Software Developer to Machine Learning Engineer

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Machine learning and artificial intelligence are two of the major buzzwords we hear in the tech industry. The two seek to disrupt the way businesses run, how humans interact, and how everyday tasks function. This game-changing technology is exciting, and engineers want to get in on the action. Artificial intelligence is the study of developing… Read more »

How accurate are Donald Trump’s views on the Silicon Valley?

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Donald Trump, the infamous real estate mogul, television boss, and now presidential candidate, is well known for his out-spoken nature. His success in the primary rounds have turned his strong opinions from empty threats into viable scenarios, if he is elected president. It seems that Donald Trump has a vendetta against the Silicon Valley tech… Read more »

5 myths about working as a contract engineer in the Silicon Valley

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We always hear misconceptions and myths about working as a contract engineer in the Silicon Valley. Job seekers are quick to share horror stories with colleagues about layoffs in big companies, staffing agency relationships turned sour, or unstable start up jobs. While these situations do take place in the Silicon Valley on occasion, they are… Read more »