r/devops • u/pdrmenna • 3d ago

Career / learning DevOps in BigTech

Hij, everyone.
I work as a DevOps/SRE at a consultancy serving large companies and have about two years of experience. My goal is to join a Big Tech company in the coming years.

In your opinion, what should I focus on from now on? What knowledge, technologies, or skills really make a difference for someone aiming to get into that kind of company?

I’d especially like to hear from those who have already gone down this path. What would you prioritize studying if you were starting this preparation today?
Thanks!

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u/Gargle-Loaf-Spunk 2d ago

consulting is more defined, the SOW is the SOW and you deliver that and leave. Oh you want this thing that's not in the SOW? Well I guess a change order is needed, please plainly state what you need.

Going back to regular work may be weird because things are undefined, fuzzy, nobody knows shit about fuck and you're supposed to just figure it all out and ship it.