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What tech company would be a great set up for my future developer plans?

Such as "Google", "Microsoft", "Electronic Arts.", etc. #computer #information-technology

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Nikola’s Answer

Any company will do. Most important is the projects you will end up working on. If they are engaging and some you can learn from, this should be you best bet.
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Tony’s Answer

I am a firm believer in starting local. The upfront costs are lower and the work is primarily the same for a newbie. Basically, if you are just starting, you don't have anything 'special' to offer the companies in Nqabutho list. I, for one, would not like to start at one of those as an entry level position. To easy to get stuck in a less than perfect situation.

Rather, get experience and find your 'special'. Better to qualify for a more experienced level job and a quicker ascent.

By starting in a local shop, only the job is new and you can focus on that. [Not finding a place to live in a new city.]

When you finally do walk into that awesome job interview, you will have the confidence of having done the job. It will show to those that are looking for something 'special'.

Tony recommends the following next steps:

Know your craft. Hardware, software whatever it is. Use your local job as a first step to perfect the rudimentary pieces of the job.
Get educated on the segment of the industry you have chosen as yours. Where is the industry heading and how can you be there to meet it when it gets here. School, research, and the more experienced people in your shop will all help form the picture of what is available.
Work on your interpersonal and written skills. When you walk in to Google/Amazon/State Farm, you will be one of hundreds. Whereas the resume gets you in the door, the interview seals the deal.
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Nqabutho’s Answer

  • Cisco
  • Ericsson
  • Juniper
  • Amazon
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Joseph’s Answer

When choosing tech companies, it really depends on the experience you're trying to gain. For some more established companies, it's great to get mentorship from folks who have worked in the field for years.

On the flip side, getting start-up experience is great, too. You get the chance to wear multiple hats and have ownership/direct impact into the products you're building.
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