- A Bengaluru-based software professional has secured an SDE-3 offer at AlgoLeap in Hyderabad with a ₹30 lakh per annum package after a challenging job search.
- The techie shared his journey on Reddit, where he received congratulations and support from fellow developers.
- The software engineer left his previous organisation due to severe sciatica and used the break to recover and focus on GenAI.
- He applied for jobs for over 5 months, enduring countless applications and hundreds of HR calls before securing the offer.
- During his job search, he faced several setbacks, including rejecting an opportunity at Wells Fargo due to misaligned expectations and being rejected at Fractal after clearing the full-stack portions.
A Bengaluru software engineer recently shared his arduous journey of securing a job offer at AlgoLeap in Hyderabad after 36 technical interviews and seven months of job hunting. He described the process as exhausting, involving countless applications and hundreds of calls from HRs.4
In a Reddit post, he recounted the emotional toll of repeated rejections and uncertainty. He stated, "Didn't get much of a hike, but at least I finally am in a position to financially support my family again after 7 months." The techie had been actively applying for jobs for over five months after leaving his previous organization due to severe sciatica.23
He also shared that he had to turn down an opportunity at Wells Fargo due to a mismatch in expectations during the final interview. Additionally, he humorously noted that his application status with Deloitte USI still showed "Offer in Progress" despite the urgency of the role.
Ultimately, he secured a position as an SDE-3 at AlgoLeap, with a salary of ₹30 lakh per annum. He acknowledged the bittersweet nature of his relocation to Hyderabad alone due to family reasons, stating, "But hey, that's part of the game I guess." He encouraged others in similar situations, saying, "Please don't give up guys. Keep at it, learn from every interview you attend, especially from the ones you fail."
“The techie's journey included rejecting a Wells Fargo offer due to misaligned expectations and facing a rejection at Fractal after clearing full-stack rounds. His Reddit post drew widespread support, with commenters calling it a reminder that persistence pays off in a tough market.”
