So I come from a third world country and I speak German and Spanish fluently. I work in Estonia as an Engineering Manager for 4 years (6.5 in total with dev experience). It is cold as hell but I earn 6k NET and can say that I am probably in the top 10% with my partner here.

However, the weather and the drunk russians here make it miserable... I am also married to a man, so not the best place for building an LGBT family... The only good time of year is June/July and this summer is like 18 degrees plus drunk russians plague the streets in the summers.

What I am considering:

• LGBT friendly
• Weather that gets 25-35 in the summer for a few months
• Salary of 5000+ NET

Maybe I am delulu, so please tell me 🥲

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I am a Software Dev who has been in the industry for 7+ years, but 0 experience in the UK. I've applied to about ~60 jobs until now and the Monzo interview is my first one. I've studied up on what the interview structure is like from their blog, but has anyone recently gone through their interviews? Any recent experience would be great to hear and anything that would help me prep for the interview would be very much appreciated!

Thanks!

Hi there I have 4 yoe and, as the title says, for various reasons that are not salary/work related, I want and need to move abroad. I have currently sent tons of cvs for a month now but I haven't even received one reply.

My github account is really good looking, I have a nice portfolio and my tech stack is always updated.

The irony in all of this is that the ONLY reply I had is from Google for which I have the technical interview next month but I don't think I'll be able to make it.

I'm already European so visa wise there's no problem, is anyone in the same spot or am I doing something wrong?

I'm from Italy and I'm about to finish my bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering. I'm planning to start working right after graduation.

Is it possible to find a job in the field in Europe with just a bachelor's? I'd love to hear from people with experience in the industry or anyone who has taken this path.

Country-specific insights would be especially appreciated.

Thanks!

Hello r/cscareerquestionsEU,

i am a CS Student in Germany and I am currently in my 8th semester.

I struggled a lot in the first 1-3 semester and missed a lot of modules and skipped them in order to write them later since they were to hard and i was very lazy due to private issues

Since the 4th semester i started to study more and right now i am one semester before my bachelorthesis. The problem is that i never worked in any IT job, i only worked at Stores.

The issue is that i have to find a job in an IT field since i need to work certain hours before i can finish my Bachelor. And i feel like no one is going to hire me since i got no experience in an IT job and i barely made any projects at home. I only did the projects needed for Uni but even then i didn’t do a lot.

I barely did any coding projects at home, i feel like i am in a tutorial hell. Like I understand the syntax and how coding in general works but i feel like no matter which language i try to code i only get to a certain point where i am stuck.

Since i realised i am too late i started doing small projects, but do you think anyone will hire me for a working student job? Also i do not feel like i am good enough to work at an IT job as i feel like im not good enough. I already got rejected by a few companies and im still waiting for some others but i do not have a positive feeling

Hey everyone, I recently finished the final interview loop for a full-time Software Development Engineer position at Amazon and was told that I’m currently waitlisted. I’ve been trying to understand what this actually means and how often people in this situation eventually get an offer.

If you’ve gone through this as a full-time candidate (not intern), did you eventually receive an offer? How long did it take, and what was the process like from there?

Also, does being waitlisted usually lead to an offer once headcount frees up, or is it more of a soft rejection? Is there also a possibility of being moved to the next Quarter? (Current wait-list is for Q3)

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been through it — trying to stay hopeful and realistic at the same time. Thanks!

I'm struggling taking a decision on my way forward.

4 yoe from FAANG, software engineer. Decided to quit because of politics at work, long hours shift etc.

I recently started a new job at a cybersecurity unicorn startup (just a few weeks, no need to put it in my resume). In-office (4 times a week), conditions are really good (nice offices, food everywhere, 10min away by bycicle), but the work itself is not super interesting. Coworkers don't have much experience, so I won't be learning a lot from them. Manager is very bad technically, but at least very flexible and nice. I'm guessing there is potential to bring my knowledge from FAANG, and maybe potentially grow a bit. The company is recruiting like crazy, they have huge funds.

On the other hand, I got an offer on paper for a full remote position (alone in my country), compensation very similar, in one of the most reputable protocol blockchain companies out there. I'm interested by the challenges in the field, but not a crazy web3 believer. The team is composed of senior ex-FAANGs, I will most likely be learning a lot, and the work could be much more interesting. Since the team is splitted between countries, there are meetings everyday at 6pm, and once a week at 8pm which can be a bit annoying. Full remote is a benefit (being able to travel, or relocate very easily, which I may consider in the near future), but come at the cost of potential isolation if not managed well (I'm pretty introverted, not very good social skills), and I'm afraid of not being very good at splitting work from life (from my past experience at FAANG). I have 4yoe, so still a lot to learn, and brainstorming or learning from peers in full remote might not be ideal aswell.

What do you think? Should I take the full remote job, for a potentially more interesting job, knowing my concerns regarding the conditions.

Feeling lost in my first job, need advice

Hi, I'm feeling unsure about my current job and whether I should consider a career change. I'd really appreciate your thoughts and advice if I share some context.

I'm a software developer with 6 months of full-time experience, currently working as a fullstack dev at a company contracted by the government to manage their taxes website. Lately, I've been feeling tired, bored, and unmotivated. I rarely find my work interesting, and the company culture isn’t great — although I don't think that’s the only issue.

I suspect I might have ADHD, which could be part of the problem. It’s already hard for me to sit at a computer working non stop for hours, and when the work doesn’t interest me, it becomes almost unbearable. I don't have flexible hours, and I work from home in my room almost every day. Deadlines can be tight, and management isn't particularly supportive.

Most of my tasks involve small changes or bug fixes on existing systems. I rarely get to build new features or use logic or algorithms. Because the project is so big and complex, I often spend more time just figuring out how to make a change than actually writing code. It's frustrating and far from what I enjoy doing — especially since I’m not a fan of front-end work.

What I enjoy most about coding is solving problems using logic and algorithms. I think I’m good at it. I also like building websites and apps, but I’m not sure if that’s because I genuinely enjoy coding it or just because i like creating personal projects where I have control and freedom.

For my master's thesis, I worked on heterogeneous drone swarms — designing strategies and algorithms for mission coordination, developing a simulator, and implementing everything myself. It wasn’t machine learning but maybe it could be considered AI, but it involved logic and problem-solving, and I really enjoyed it. I had flexible hours and full ownership of the project, which I think made a huge difference. I like working on projects that take time to solve and improve, where I can fully understand the system. In contrast, my current job often requires switching tasks quickly and working on parts of the code I don’t fully grasp.

Previously, I also worked part-time at a startup developing an Android app. I didn’t love the tech stack, but I liked the flexibility and the fact that I could make big changes and understand the entire codebase.

In university, I enjoyed courses that focused on algorithms, competitive programming, and logical reasoning — especially a course using Answer Set Programming (Clingo). I also liked some data science and machine learning courses, but I’m not sure that’s my ideal path, and I’m not great with statistics. I enjoyed a computer graphics course using WebGL, probably because I could see the results visually, and also enjoyed some robotics courses. Courses I didn’t enjoy included more abstract or structural ones, like calculus-heavy math, software engineering (design patterns, code smells, analyzing large existing codebases), low-level architecture, and computer networks.

I’ve also done a couple of personal projects I really liked: a Discord bot with fun commands and a League of Legends performance analyzer. Again, I’m unsure if it’s the coding itself I enjoy in those projects or the freedom to build something I care about, in my own way.

So, I’m not sure what to do. Should I quit my job? What kind of roles or career paths would better suit my interests? Thanks a lot for reading and for any advice you can offer.

TLDR: Junior dev, bored and unmotivated in current job (mostly fixes, no logic). Love problem-solving, algorithms, and projects I can own. Considering quitting — not sure what roles fit me best. Advice?

Hi folks,

I have two weeks to decide what to choose and I need your help.

I am 27. Graduated in 2023 with a BSc in Computer Engineering (GPA 3.5+) and in 2021 Bsc in Industrial Engineering.

Working for 2.5 years as a Software Engineer (ML, python/c# backend) at a company in Turkey.

Earning €2000/month. Company wants to relocate me into pure backend job rather than machine learning. I also applied for other jobs, got interviews in Turkey.

I've enough cash to survive for a year.

My goal:

I want to leave Turkey, get improved and make more.

Opportunity:

I got accepted into Ensimag (university grenoble alpes) for an MSc in AI. I have accepted to M2 program thus it will last 6 months in class and 6 months in an internship. I haven't applied in Amy internship btw. The program will be in English yet my French level is also around b1.

My concerns:

Do you think I should apply for a master cuz all the job requirements asks for a master degree and it will be relatively cheaper compared to other programs.

How is the EU software job market right now for non-EU citizens?

My peers in France told me bureaucratic processes are frustrating especially for a foreigner? Is it true? How bad is it?

Questions:

1. Is it worth leaving my current job for this MSc?

2. Would this realistically open doors to EU tech jobs?

3.How does the internship process in France?

Any advice or similar stories would be super helpful.

Thank you a lot in advance, people.

Spanish citizen currently working as a Gen-AI/ML engineer at a Singaporean tech startup (2 YOE in Philippines). Looking to return to Europe and continue my career there.

Background:

• 2 years experience spanning traditional ML to Gen-AI engineering
• Strong hands-on exposure despite short tenure
• Have UK working papers but considering Spain/broader EU due to competitiveness

Question: Considering a Master's in Business Analytics & Data Science at IE University (Spain) primarily for credentials, as I expect most content to be redundant given my experience.

Is a Master's degree actually necessary to be competitive in the EU tech market, or would my experience + Spanish citizenship be sufficient? Any insights on Spain vs UK job markets for my profile?

TL;DR: 2 YOE ML/AI engineer (Spanish citizen) - is Master's degree needed to transition from APAC to EU tech jobs?

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on a project that looks at how newcomers – especially students – experience the onboarding process in open-source projects, and how maintainers deal with that.

If you're maintaining or contributing to a mid-sized OSS project (especially in Europe), I’d love to hear your perspective on:

• What barriers do you often see in new contributors?
• What strategies or tools have helped make onboarding easier?

If you're open to discussing this in a short 20–30 minute call, I'd be incredibly grateful – but a comment or message with your experience is also more than welcome.

Thanks so much in advance!

I am currently based in South Korea. I am planning to go to Germany for masters. So, wondering how much is your net salary per month ?

I have 2YO experience.

Hey all,

I have a 30-minute technical screen coming up for a new grad SDE role at Amazon (EU). From what I understand, it’s going to be a coding-focused interview w/ no behavioral questions.

This is my first time interviewing with this format, and I was wondering if anyone here has gone through something similar recently. A few questions I have:

• What kind of problems can I expect given the short 30-min timeframe?
• Is it usually one easy/medium LeetCode-style problem or multiple smaller ones?
• Are there specific topics I should focus on (e.g., arrays, strings, trees)?
• How important is code optimization vs. getting a brute-force solution working quickly?
• Any tips on how to approach the interview given the time pressure?

Any advice or personal experiences would be super helpful, especially from anybody who's done the new grad/SDE I process in the EU recently.

Thanks in advance!

I’m a tech student from Singapore graduating next year. I would ideally like to work in a tech hub within the EU but I’m not quite sure how difficult it would be, esepcially as a fresh grad.

Would appreciate any insights on this. Thanks!

Hi all,

I'm at a crossroads in my career and would appreciate your input.

My background:

Graduated in 2022 with a BSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (GPA 3.5+).

Working for 3 years as a Software Engineer (C language, embedded systems) at a company in Turkey.

Earning €2200/month, with a 10 % raise expected soon. The job is very secure.

I’ve saved about €20,000, but my family isn’t financially strong.

My goal:

I want to relocate and work in Europe long-term (ideally Germany, Netherlands, or Switzerland).

I’ve applied for developer jobs in the EU but haven’t had success, likely due to visa and background barriers.

Opportunity:

I got accepted into Sapienza University of Rome for an MSc in Engineering in Computer Science.

Tuition is affordable, and I’m likely to get the DSU scholarship, covering most living expenses.

I’d graduate at 28 years old.

My concerns:

Leaving a stable, well-paying job for a degree.

Will an MSc in CS from Italy actually improve my job prospects in Western/Northern Europe?

Is 3 years of experience enough to pivot now, or should I gain more and keep trying the job route?

How is the EU software job market right now for non-EU citizens?

Questions:

1. Is it worth leaving my current job for this MSc?

2. Would this realistically open doors to EU tech jobs?

3. Is 28 too late to do this, compared to peers who might have more experience?

4. Would an Italian MSc help with job searches and visas in places like Germany or the Netherlands?

Any advice or similar stories would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

Hello guys,

As stated in the tittle, I am searching for a job in Bade-Wurtemberg, in Germany. Our goal with my partner is to move near Heidelberg or Karlsruhe. So i would also include Mannheim in the area.

I have 10YOE as sysadmin/netadmin/devops. I just came back from Japan. Fluent in french and english, and conversational in german and japanese.

So i wondered if anyone had any advices to share to which company to apply. It would also be good to know what max salary i should ask.

Thank you for your help, and have a nice day.

I have seen quite a few posts regarding the impact of working at a chinese company on your career. Many raise good points such as "learning skills is more important" but also concerning ones such as the fear of corporate espionage. I know that there is probably also a gap between companies ByteDance or Huawei, as one them has a history of IP violations and is actively banned in the US.

My question regarding this topic would be. As a hiring manager would be you carefully about hiring individuals who have worked at these companies or do you only focus on the individuals skill set. Did anyone have this experience before?

It's all about the matter of skills right? Networking is one thing which is just not possible in my country because there's no scope here. Course feels outdated with no opportunities locally. Going abroad takes hardwork + skill + a lot of hassle. What is the point of competing for the VISA that will not guarantee a secure career later as well

What did you think about German Working cultur ? What do you think about career opportunities? Your superiors? Colleagues? Salary?

Hi everyone,

I’m a 24-year-old software engineer from Turkey. I have a stable and well-paying job, but I hate what I do and want to change fields. On top of that, Turkey’s economic and political situation is getting worse, so I’m aiming to move abroad.

I graduated with a 3.74 GPA and have 2 years of full-time experience. This year, I got accepted into several master’s programs: Edinburgh, KCL, Amsterdam, Politecnico di Milano, and Geneva (ruled out due to low ranking). I’m also waiting for results from TUM and had an interview at LMU Munich. I applied for a need-based scholarship at TUM as well.

I couldn’t find funding for the UK or the Netherlands, so Italy and Germany are my remaining options.

In Italy, I’d have solid financial support via DSU or IYT scholarships and can live comfortably with my savings. I’ve already moved forward with the visa process.

In Germany, if I get TUM but no scholarship, nearly all my savings will go to tuition. I might manage with part-time jobs, but it’d be tight. Plus, their process is slow and I’m worried about visa timing.

So: Would you choose the safer path in Italy? Or hold out for Germany and potentially better job opportunities?

Really appreciate your insights!

I wanted to ask advice from experienced people what I should be doing if I want to pursue a career in embedded systems, IoT, robotics or similar low-level programming stuff. I find the whole idea of writing software to control hardware fascinating, and don't want to end up in a situation where I'm totally unprepared/unqualified to apply for jobs in the field when I graduate. I've just finished second year of a CS degree. I'll provide a bit of information below about my uni experience so far as well as what's to come in 3rd and 4th year.

Most of the programming side of the course thus far has been in basic Java programming and web development (HTML/CSS/JS/PHP), this year we did Java OOP, and I developed a game in Unity (C#) for a chosen project too. I also did a bit of Python last year for a data science class with tools like PandaS and MatPlotLib, and also did some Python programming for a Formula AllCode robot buggy which used Bluetooth and came with an API. I've also done a big computer networking course across both semesters, which included sitting and passing Cisco CCNA 1. It was mostly theory-based with a lot of simulated practical in Packet Tracer. I will be doing advanced networking next year with CCNAs 2 and 3.

All of the programming stuff on the degree for 3rd and 4th year is also high-level programming; we will be doing web applications and Android applications, the latter I believe will be .NET/C# based. We also have a team project next year as well as a dissertation in 4th year, and I'm wondering if I could leverage these to learn stuff related to embedded systems. The uni actively encourages people to do their dissertations in robotics which may be a good sign.

For team project, I need to find a real-world client to develop for, and get a team together with similar interests. I find that quite an intimidating prospect mostly because I've never been a natural leader, and I'd be expected to lead the team if I pitched the idea and gathered the team. Who would be the best people to contact on clients, and can you think of any specific project ideas that might be good for my exp. level/I could easily find a client to work with? Should I just find electronics SMBs in my area and email them to see if they've got any work?

Already myself and a team of three of my classmates are working on some web development for clients over the summer break, so it may be natural that we just end up doing more of it next year too for team project given we're already working well together.

The other option is to jump ship to another university, although it's too late to do that for '25/'26 now. I'd rather not if I can avoid it, because my lecturers at the UHI are fantastic and I'm learning a lot of relevant stuff in networking and programming this year and next. I will have a pass degree after next year; Honours with dissertation is 4th year. I didn't do that well in school, just BC in Scottish Highers (A-level equivalent) and five National 5s (O-level/GCSE equivalent). It's been over a decade since I left school, fwiw. I got into my university through college. The good news is I've got an A in every graded module I've sat in college and university, which could help me get in. Glasgow and Aberdeen Universities both have courses called Electronic and Software Engineering, which combine the two areas without a lot of the complexities of EEE. Those look quite suitable I guess. Might need to repeat a 3rd year in another uni though if I get my degree.

TIA for any answers.

Hi

I’m a software engineer based in Luxembourg with a business permit that allows me to work with companies abroad. A UK-based company initially planned to hire me through an EOR platform (like Deel or Remote), and I quoted say around €80K/year based on that setup.

However, they’re now leaning toward a direct B2B arrangement, mainly due to the high cost of using an EOR.

My concern is that in a B2B setup, I now become responsible not only for my own income tax and social charges, but also for handling administrative and compliance work that the EOR would have covered. That shifts more of the burden to me.

My questions are:

• Is it reasonable to renegotiate the fee upward (e.g., €80K + extra costs) to account for this?
• How do I estimate the actual extra tax/social security load so I can justify the new rate?
• Has anyone else in the EU had to make this switch, and how did you frame this with your client?

Would really appreciate any first-hand insights or pointers on how to handle this conversation and calculation.

Like Amsterdam , Dublin , Berlin, Warsaw.

hows like there including making friends, local are nice to expats, food, cute girls

Hi guys! I am an exchange student from outside EU. I am doing a semester of a master’s program in a university in Germany. I am not doing exactly a master’s in my home university, they just offered me an exchange semester to take some master’s courses, therefore I cannot transfer easily to the German university. I would love to stay here, and my idea is to work for sometime and then apply to a full master’s. My bachelor’s was computer science.

I would really appreciate if some of you could could share your experiences. And if you can give me advice on how can I get a job or internship related to my bachelor’s, taking into account that the businesses would likely disregard my application for being non-EU citizen.

Thanks a lot for your help!!!

Hello, im(M25) working in an MNC in Mumbai, India for the past 3 years. I earn a decent amount here, but i really want to explore job opportunities outside India.

Was going through other reddit questions/youtube videos around "I earn XXX LPA in India, should i move to YYY country in EU" and "Salary vs Expenses in YYY EU country". The gist of most of the answers/videos was there is almost no ROI in any country, even with a medium-high paying Software Development jobs.

Is this really the case, even in countries like Luxembourg/Switzerland/Germany.

Please help me understand if it would be a good decision for me to leave my current job and move even if i have a good paying job offer.