Landing a job offer from a US tech giant Amazon is often seen as a major achievement for software engineers. But does having an offer from one of the world's biggest tech companies automatically open doors elsewhere?
That question recently sparked a discussion on Reddit after a software engineer with an Amazon India offer shared their dilemma. Despite securing a Software Development Engineer (SDE) 1 role at Amazon, the user said they were still receiving rejection emails or no responses from other product-based companies they were applying to.
Amazon Offer in Hand, But Job Hunt Continues
The Reddit user revealed that they have 1.8 years of experience and currently hold an offer from Amazon India for a Software Development Engineer (SDE 1) position.
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However, their goal is not just to join Amazon but also to explore opportunities at other product companies, potentially securing a stronger offer or finding a role that aligns better with their career plans.
The user wrote:
"Currently I hold an offer from Amazon India (SDE 1 role) and I have 1.8 yoe. My goal is to use this offer to get interview opportunities or potentially better offers from other product-based companies." Despite the strong credential, the engineer said applications were still resulting in rejections or silence from recruiters.
Questions That Sparked Discussion
Seeking practical advice from professionals who had gone through a similar experience, the user asked:
"How did you approach recruiters?"
"Did you apply through referrals, LinkedIn, cold emails, or career portals?"
"At what stage did you mention your existing offer?"
"Is there any effective strategy to get faster interview callbacks when holding an offer from a top company?"
The post quickly attracted responses from software engineers, recruiters and job seekers who shared their own experiences of navigating the competitive tech hiring market. "That might be because your company isn't very well known. Getting into Amazon is easier (surviving isn't easy) than getting into other companies that offer similar compensation. For now, you can join Amazon and keep looking for other opportunities," a netizen adviced.
"Join Amazon and try to join better companies as a SDE2 when you have 3 yoe," another comment read.
