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 »
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How do Clinton and Trump differ on technology and the Silicon Valley?
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
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 »
5 myths about working as a contract engineer in the Silicon Valley
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 »
Survival Tips for New Engineering Consultants
Navigating the Silicon Valley consulting world can be a bit intimidating at first. You shouldn’t feel like you’re left to fend for yourself in your first engineering consulting project. That’s why we put together this list of survival tips, tricks and insight to help guide you through your first contract. This survival guide for new engineering consultants was written… Read more »
The Top 4 New Year’s Resolutions for Engineers
Now that you have your holiday decorations put away and sent home the last of your out-of-town relatives, it’s time to focus on your goals for the upcoming year. Whether you’re making personal or career-related goals, it’s an excellent time to get introspective and find areas for improvement. Each year, people make vows to… Read more »
6 technologies that will land you an engineering contract gig in 2016
Silicon Valley engineering teams are gearing up for 2016! We’ve come up with a list of skills and technologies engineering managers will be looking for in the coming year. Not all of these skills are new technologies like Swift or Coffeescript. Some are long tried-and-true like Python Test Automation and ASIC Verification. They all… Read more »
Do you need an engineering consultant? 4 ways to find out
Do you need an engineering consultant? Use our checklist to find out! One of the largest growing trends in Silicon Valley staffing is the usage of software and hardware talent on a contract basis. Contract engineering jobs are becoming more and more popular, largely based upon the benefits it brings to both the engineer and… Read more »
Should you become an engineering consultant? Take the quiz to find out!
If you’ve been job searching in the Silicon Valley, you’ve likely seen an influx of contract engineering roles open at technology companies. Perhaps you’ve toyed with the idea of becoming a contract engineer before. Now, you’re probably wondering if engineering consulting is right for you. Becoming an engineering consultant is not for everybody. While becoming… Read more »
Crazy Cool Perks at Tech Companies in the Silicon Valley
Companies in the Silicon Valley aren’t just in a race to build the best and brightest inventions… they’re also fighting for the best employees. As the competition heats up, we’re seeing more and more awesome employee perks. Why are company perks so important? Well, for one, they keep employees happy. The Silicon Valley has a… Read more »