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 »
Posts Tagged: software contracts in silicon valley
5 Technologies that will Take Your Contract Career to New Heights in 2017
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 »
3 ways to get involved in the future of Artificial Intelligence
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 »
3 of the Most Innovative Projects in the Silicon Valley
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 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 »
How accurate are Donald Trump’s views on the Silicon Valley?
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
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 »
What an amazing year! Looking back at 2015 at ERG
As 2016 ramps up, we’re looking back at some of the best moments and stand out events at ERG over the past year. 2015 was ERG’s 11th year in business, and our team couldn’t feel more grateful for our continued success in such a dynamic market. We continue to be fortunate to have some of… Read more »