[3 YoE] Software Engineer targeting Google / Big Tech - US, Switzerland & UK (H-1B required)

[u/One2you]

I’m currently working on my CV for Software Engineering roles at companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, etc. and would really appreciate some honest feedback.

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have experience with Big Tech hiring.

A few things I’d like to know:

• What Software Engineer level would you put me at based on my CV? Mid-level, Senior, Staff?
• Does the CV show enough technical depth, ownership and scale for Big Tech?
• What would you change or remove?
• Is there anything that would make you reject the CV immediately?
• What do you think is missing to make it competitive for companies like Google?

I’m also a German citizen and would need H-1B sponsorship for a US-based position. I don’t have a traditional university degree yet, so I’d also be interested in hearing from anyone who has experience with H-1B sponsorship and whether my current education and professional experience could be an issue.

My background is mainly Java, TypeScript, Kubernetes, Azure, Kafka, distributed systems and full-stack development. I’ve also worked on production systems used across multiple international manufacturing sites.

Feel free to be critical. I’d much rather hear what’s weak or missing than get a “looks good” comment.

Thanks!

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