I hate coding. I like conceiving of what the code could do . Work please? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Oct 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Which jobs should I be searching for a stepping stone in the world of software development and eventually project management? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 12, 2009 - 23 answers

Should I take a job in Baghdad? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2009 - 26 answers

I'm looking for advice on how to conduct a job interview with someone much older and with much more experience than me. The problem: his resume is seriously fishy. There's some technical information in here, so input from professional software geeks is particularly appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2008 - 21 answers

In about six weeks I expect to have a technical interview for a graduate position with MS. What can I do between now and then to be as well prepared as possible? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Can I make a living coding from home, and where can I find such a job? [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Mar 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Everybody hates QA? [more inside]
posted by phoenixy on May 4, 2007 - 35 answers

Are there any good job board 'services'? (I'm looking for an actual service that I can host/manage, for a community job board)... [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on Feb 28, 2007 - 3 answers

I am an experienced software engineer and was laid off recently. I'm currently applying for positions. My ideal would be a telecommuting gig, which is the type of position I had most recently. A certain job mailing list I subscribe to has a lot of promising positions, but many of them are marked "onsite". Here's my question: shall I apply for some of these "onsite" positions in the hope that my qualifications will impress the hiring person enough to consider hiring me as a telecommuter? Or would this just be a waste of time for everyone concerned? [more inside]
posted by SomePerlGeek on Sep 5, 2006 - 7 answers

I've been doing web app development for about 7 years now. Ideally I would love to get away from being a coder and go more down the technical architect route. Any tips or personal stories about making that change, or is it simply a matter of increasing your knowledge and applying for the opportunities?
posted by xmutex on Apr 22, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm thinking of applying for a software engineering position at Amazon.com. What's it like working there? Given the large number of openings they have, I'm wondering about the work environment. Is it a sweatshop? Is there a lot of turnover? How do they treat their employees? Any info from current or former Amazon.com employees will be much appreciated.
posted by ShooBoo on Feb 6, 2006 - 16 answers

What are some small or lesser-known software or IT consulting companies that have a reputation for being good places to work? Fog Creek Software has been mentioned here many times before, and they brag about being able to hire the best developers. What small or lesser-known companies can you think of with similar reputations?
posted by komilnefopa on Jan 22, 2006 - 8 answers

Keep being the jack-of-all-trades guy? Or master something specific? [more inside]
posted by frogan on Jan 20, 2006 - 6 answers