списки ~1000 компаний, полезные инструменты для поиска + личный опыт инженера / Хабр

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Вопрос поиска удаленной работы в хороших компаниях из США и Европы актуален всегда – не все хотят переезжать в другую страну, а участвовать в интересных проектах хочется в любое время. В период пандемии, когда перемещение между странами и иммиграция серьезно усложнились, и экономического кризиса, который во многих странах только разгорается, желающих найти удаленку в американской или европейской компании станет еще больше.

Я решил разобраться в том, что для этого нужно сделать инженеру с постсоветского пространства. Для этого я изучил компании, которые предлагают remote-позиции для ИТ-специалистов, нашел несколько полезных сервисов и поговорил с Никитой Львовым, инженером, который как раз недавно нашел такую работу и согласился поделиться опытом. Надеюсь, получилось полезно. Поехали!

Примечание: в статье я буду делиться статистикой, ссылками и приводить цитаты Никиты, которые подтверждают или опровергают их

Введение: какие компании нанимают удаленно, и кто им нужен

Первый шаг к успеху в поиске удаленной работы: понять, компании какого профиля вообще сегодня нанимают remote-инженеров на постоянную работу. Такие компании есть, и им нужны не фрилансеры – для такого рода задач существует Upwork – а люди в команду на длительный срок. Что же это за работодатели?

До карантина, чаще всего удаленных работников нанимали компании, которые можно назвать стартапами. Это не обязательно совсем маленькая компания, это может быть и уже сформированный, существующий несколько лет, но все еще гибкий и активно развивающийся бизнес.

Обычно такие компании делятся на две категории – те, которые нанимают удаленных сотрудников по какой-то конкретной причине, и полностью удаленные компании. К последним относятся, например, Basecamp, или разработчики WordPress из компании Automattic. Чтобы лучше понимать их культуру стоит почитать о ней подробнее. Для этого хорошо подойдут интервью основателей и, например, исследования СМИ по распределению зарплат по географии (вот такой материал про Automattic).

Распределение работников Automattic: есть люди из России

При этом, в последнее время, в том числе из-за пандемии коронавируса, более активно удаленных сотрудников начинают нанимать и так называемые FAANG-компании – то есть технологические гиганты. Так начиная с июля активнее нанимать remote-сотрудников планирует Facebook.

Все это повышает шансы на то, чтобы найти хорошую удаленную позицию. Однако нужно понимать, что в случае remote-специалистов в сфере ИТ компаниям обычно требуются достаточно опытные люди.

По данным исследований, средний годовой заработок разработчиков, которые трудятся удаленно составляет $139 081, а тех, кто работал (до пандемии) в офисе – всего $111 321. Этот факт подтвердился и в ходе моего разговора с Никитой Львовым, backend-инженером в европейско-американском стартапе Fjor.

«До Fjor я работал в российском стартапе в тревел-сегменте, дорос там до позиции CTO. Приходилось решать самые разные вопросы, работать с различными технологиями, то есть за несколько лет я получил отличный опыт. Это стало большим плюсом в ходе собеседований в текущей компании».

— Никита Львов, Fjor

Как искать remote-вакансии

Может показаться, что способов не так уж и много. Самый очевидный – с помощью поисковика находить информацию о remote-friendly компаниях. Это вполне рабочий способ, который позволяет довольно быстро нагуглить до 1000 компаний, предлагающих удаленные позиции:

Вот несколько таких списков (всего ~1000 компаний):

Проблема с такими списками в том, что не всегда понятно, кто их составляет, насколько актуальная там информация, есть вопросы к ее точности и полноте. Например, в списке может быть указана компания, но нет ее вакансий, тогда нужно отдельно гуглить их, там может быть не указана зарплата или все требования – например, часто даже для remote-позиций американские компании ищут сотрудников внутри США. Все это может приводить к большим затратам времени с не очень большим выхлопом в виде назначенных собеседований.

Более продвинутый способ – использовать данные специализированных кадровых агентств. Сегодня в России существуют компании, которые прямо специализируются на поиске инженеров для зарубежных компаний – с возможностью переезда или на удаленку. Например, вот несколько remote-вакансий от одного рекрутингового агентства:

Плюс таких «агентских» вакансий в том, что в них практически всегда указывается зарплата, и информация в целом куда более точная.

«Свою работу я тоже нашел через агентство. Плюс здесь в том, что они взяли на себя все организационные вопросы, были на связи на каждом этапе собеседований. Ну и вообще помогали. Например, когда мне показалось после одного из собеседований, что как-то долго нет ответа от компании, я написал в агентство, они оперативно со всеми связались, и процесс пошел активнее».

— Никита Львов, Fjor

В последнее время, некоторые агентства еще больше упрощают поиск. Например, недавно был запущен специальный телеграм-бот g-mate (@g_jobbot).

Ему можно написать желаемые параметры вакансий – зарплата, удаленка или релокация, технологии и т.п. После этого бот начнет присылать описания вакансий прямо в чат. Тут же можно задать вопрос, который получит реальный человек, консультант из агентства. В итоге очень быстро можно не только найти сами подходящие под нужные параметры вакансии, но и получить информацию о том, сколько будет этапов интервью, кто нанимающий менеджер и много других полезных деталей.

Что важно – через бота можно получить вакансии не только для инженеров, но и, например, для product-менеджеров:

Подписаться на бота и следить за вакансиями можно без резюме. Резюме можно загрузить после регистрации в боте через команду /profile или при отклике на понравившуюся позицию. Как только резюме будет одобрено, у пользователя появляется персональный рекрутер-эксперт, который помогает подобрать лучший оффер

В интернете и на Хабре полно статей о том, как должно выглядеть хорошее инженерное CV в 2020 году, поэтому на данной теме отдельно останавливаться не будем.

К чему готовиться: оценка вакансий и собеседования

В целом, сам процесс поиска удаленной работы не особенно отличается от найма на офисную позицию. Точно также предстоит пройти несколько интервью, в ходе которых компания и кандидат смогут друг друга оценить. Личный опыт Никиты говорит о том, что все выглядит достаточно знакомо:

«Не могу сказать, что сами собеседования как-то отличались от того, когда я искал работу в офисе. Было техническое интервью, затем пообщался с руководством компании. Я задавал свои вопросы – как будет устроена работа, что точно входит в обязанности, будут ли они меняться со временем, меня же спрашивали об опыте, технологиях, с которыми работал – все как обычно».

— Никита Львов, Fjor

Существует достаточно много списков вопросов, которые стоит задать будущему работодателю, вот парочка таких:
Конечно же, оценивать стоит и зарплату. Например, сервис Paysa агрегирует данные о зарплатах в сфере технологий, которые предлагают американские компании. С его помощью можно узнать, сколько платят разработчикам в Amazon, Facebook или Uber, сравнить зарплаты инженеров в разных штатах и городах.

Здесь нужно подходить взвешенно. Да, изучить данные по зарплатам с сайтов, вроде Paysa или Glassdoor, будет полезно, но при поиске удаленных сотрудников из Восточной Европы американские и европейские стартапы логично хотят сэкономить. Поэтому ждать точно такую же зарплату на remote-позиции не стоит.

Важно и понимать, что как всегда бывает с поиском подходящей позиции, не стоит бросаться на первый попавшийся вариант или чересчур расстраиваться в случае неудачи. Стоит настроиться на то, что процесс поиска идеального варианта может занять пару месяцев.

«Я искал работу не торопясь и вдумчиво, сразу понимал, что это небыстрое дело. У меня было достаточно много интервью, не все из них прошли удачно, где-то мне самому не очень понравилось то, что я увидел. К такому нужно быть готовым».

— Никита Львов, Fjor

Заключение: советы для инженеров + полезные ссылки

Важный момент: вы ищите именно работу, а не фриланс, так что работодатель будет оценивать и так называемые soft skills. То, насколько хорошо вы общаетесь, открытость и умение работать в команде – это важно и в случае remote-вакансий. Стоит сформировать правильные ожидания и, например, изучить принципы найма и построения команд зарубежных компаний. Они часто публикуют такую информацию на сайте. Например, вот стартап Zapier рассказывает о культуре в своей remote-команде, а вот принципы сотрудников Amazon.

Среди других долгоиграющих задач для всех, кто хочет получить работу в зарубежной компании – неважно с переездом или удаленно – это изучение английского языка. Чтобы найти хорошую работу не нужен идеальный уровень, но чем лучше вы будете говорить и понимать, тем проще будет пройти собеседования и влиться в работу.

«У меня были вакансии, на которые я не прошел именно из-за недостаточного уровня английского – там требовался человек с практически native-уровнем. Но я свободно говорю, пишу и, например, YouTube смотрю только на английском – такого уровня уже в целом оказалось достаточно, хотя я и продолжаю подтягивать язык».

— Никита Львов, Fjor

В завершение, еще несколько полезных ссылок для поиска работы и построения карьеры в зарубежных компаниях:
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Site engineers typically come from a civil, structural, geotechnical, building services, mechanical or electrical engineering background and manage packages related to those areas. 90004 90003 Key tasks of the job include: 90004 90016 90017 managing parts of construction projects 90018 90017 overseeing building work 90018 90017 undertaking surveys 90018 90017 setting out sites 90018 90017 checking technical designs and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly 90018 90017 supervising contracted staff 90018 90017 ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and / or timescales 90018 90017 liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager 90018 90017 providing technical advice and solving problems on site 90018 90017 preparing site reports and filling in other paperwork 90018 90017 liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials 90018 90017 ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.90018 90041 90003 Site engineers work out on a construction site in all weathers and tend to work on one project at a time. Depending on the location of the project, they might need to relocate or complete a lengthy commute. 90004 90003 You can find out how much different professionals in the construction industry earn in our salaries round-up feature. 90004 90046 Typical employers of site engineers 90047 90016 90017 Construction companies and specialist civil engineering companies (contractors) 90018 90017 Public sector organisations — a few vacancies 90018 90041 90003 Vacancies are advertised online on TARGETjobs, individual construction companies ‘websites and careers service websites.You can also find jobs advertised in national newspapers and via professional bodies, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. 90004 90046 Qualifications and training required 90047 90003 There are routes into a career as a site engineer for both university graduates and school leavers. Graduates will need an accredited degree in engineering: usually civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical or building services.While in their graduate role, engineers will work towards a professional qualification with the most appropriate professional body (such as the Institution of Civil Engineers): this will either be incorporated or chartered status, depending on whether they have a BEng or an MEng / MSc . Find out more about getting chartered and incorporated engineering qualifications. 90004 90003 Site engineer applicants are more attractive to graduate recruiters if they have some work experience within the construction industry.The most common types of industry work experience are years in industry as part of a sandwich degree course or summer placements. Find out more about getting work experience in construction. 90004 90003 To find out about how you can get into this career via a school leaver route (eg an apprenticeship or school leaver training programme) see the construction and property sector of TARGETcareers, our website aimed at school leavers. 90004 90046 Key skills for site engineers 90047 90016 90017 Commercial awareness — an understanding of how your actions can affect profitability of a project 90018 90017 Teamworking and relationship-building skills 90018 90017 Communication skills 90018 90017 Technical skills 90018 90017 An eye for detail 90018 90017 Problem solving 90018 90017 Leadership and management.90018 90041 90046 Next: search graduate jobs and internships 90047 .90000 Site engineer job profile | Prospects.ac.uk 90001 90002 Site engineering is a technical role which involves surveying and setting out levels of a site to enable accurate production of the building designs 90003 90002 As a site engineer, your input to construction projects will be technical, organisational and supervisory . You’ll set out and determine the location for infrastructural installations, both above and below ground, and will apply designs and plans to mark out the site. You’ll also share responsibility for site security, health and safety and the organisation and supervision of material and human resources.90003 90002 Projects can range from small scale to multi-million-pound ventures and may include civil, road, rail and other infrastructure projects. Working as part of the site management team, you’ll work alongside and liaise with: 90003 90008 90009 architects 90010 90009 construction managers 90010 90009 engineers 90010 90009 planners 90010 90009 subcontractors 90010 90009 supervisors 90010 90009 surveyors. 90010 90023 90024 Responsibilities 90025 90002 As a site engineer, you’ll need to: 90003 90008 90009 act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives 90010 90009 set out, level and survey the site 90010 90009 check plans , drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations 90010 90009 ensure that all materials used and work performed are in accordance with the specifications 90010 90009 oversee the selection and requisition of materials 90010 90009 agree a price for materials and make cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project 90010 90009 manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect 90010 90009 liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project 90010 90009 liaise with the local authority ( where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local constr uction regulations and by-laws 90010 90009 communicate with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress 90010 90009 carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors — this is site-specific and may not be the case on all projects 90010 90009 day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors 90010 90009 plan the work and efficiently organise the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines 90010 90009 oversee quality control and health and safety matters on site 90010 90009 prepare reports as required 90010 90009 resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.90010 90023 90024 Salary 90025 90008 90009 Typical starting salaries range from £ 22,000 to £ 26,000 for graduate site engineers. 90010 90009 Salaries for those with experience and qualifications range from £ 25,000 to £ 35,000. 90010 90009 Site engineers at senior level can expect to earn between £ 35,000 and £ 55,000 — sometimes more. 90010 90023 90002 Additional benefits may include a pension, company car, private health care and life assurance. Salaries vary considerably according to the location, sector and size of the employing organisation, with salaries normally higher in London.90003 90002 Income figures are intended as a guide only. 90003 90024 Working hours 90025 90002 The working week is usually 35 to 40 hours, but may include early starts or late finishes. Some weekend working may be necessary to meet deadlines. 90003 90002 Part-time work or career breaks may be possible in some organisations. 90003 90024 What to expect 90025 90008 90009 You’ll be both on site and office based. Site visits and inspections are conducted outside in all weathers and office facilities may be located in temporary buildings or converted premises.90010 90009 Self-employment or freelance work is possible, especially once you gain experience and chartership. 90010 90009 Women continue to be under-represented in the profession. However, associations such as WISE (Women into Science, Engineering and Construction) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) have been set up to help attract more women into the industry. 90010 90009 There are opportunities to work overseas for experienced engineers. 90010 90009 A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required, as the work can be physically demanding.Site inspections may involve climbing ladders or visiting areas of sites where access is difficult. Appropriate safety equipment, such as protective boots and headgear, must be worn on site. 90010 90023 90024 Qualifications 90025 90002 Employers usually ask for a degree or HNC / HND in a construction-related or engineering discipline. The following subjects, in particular, may increase your chances of securing employment: 90003 90008 90009 building engineering 90010 90009 building surveying 90010 90009 civil engineering 90010 90009 construction studies 90010 90009 structural engineering.90010 90023 90002 To progress to chartered membership of a relevant professional body, it’s important that your degree is accredited and meets the body’s academic requirements for membership. The main professional body in construction is the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), while in engineering the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) are the key professional bodies in the field. 90003 90002 If you have a non-accredited or non-cognate degree you will need to undertake an academic assessment in order to gain membership of ICE or IStructE.90003 90002 There are many dedicated postgraduate courses available in the construction and engineering field, designed for existing professionals in the industry. These may help to enhance your career progression or enable you to teach in the subject. 90003 90002 Initial entry without a degree or HNC / HND is possible, with apprenticeship opportunities or options to work in lower positions, such as a trainee technician, while taking further study. Progression on to more supervisory roles can be achieved with experience.90003 90024 Skills 90025 90002 You will need to show evidence of the following: 90003 90008 90009 communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals, e.g. construction managers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, architects, designers, other engineers 90010 90009 organisation skills and a methodical approach to work 90010 90009 strong analytical and problem-solving skills 90010 90009 accuracy and attention to detail 90010 90009 negotiation skills 90010 90009 strong teamworking skills 90010 90009 excellent IT skills 90010 90009 flexibility 90010 90009 project-management skills 90010 90009 knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation 90010 90009 a driving licence — this is usually a requirement.90010 90023 90024 Work experience 90025 90002 Pre-entry experience in a construction or engineering environment is desirable and highly regarded by employers. Vacation or sandwich placements are useful ways of gaining industry experience, particularly if your degree is not directly relevant. A work experience placement can also provide a good understanding of the industry as a whole, show what skills are required and help you to assess your suitability for the work. 90003 90002 Check out which major construction and engineering firms offer industrial placements.You may be able to meet and talk to representatives from these at on-campus presentations. Finding sponsorship with an employer may also be a possibility and developing contacts in the industry, through work experience, academic departments and professional bodies and associations is often useful. 90003 90024 Employers 90025 90002 The main employers of site engineers are: 90003 90008 90009 building companies and contractors 90010 90009 civil engineering companies — ranging from small, locally-based firms to multinational organisations 90010 90009 public sector organisations — such as transport authorities, water, gas and electrical supply companies 90010 90009 consultants — working on government and local authority projects 90010 90009 consultants — working for developers and multinational corporations.90010 90023 90002 Look for job vacancies at: 90003 90002 Recruitment drives by large construction groups generally match academic timetables. Applications usually open in October / November of your final year for graduate training programmes starting the following October or November. However, recruitment may take place all year round, particularly in the case of small to medium-sized companies. 90003 90024 Professional development 90025 90002 Your training will usually start with an induction period and continue with a mix of on-the-job training and relevant short courses.It’s essential to keep on top of legislation, compliance and reporting requirements through training and continuous professional development (CPD). 90003 90002 By attending internal and external training courses, relevant seminars and conferences, you can keep up to date with current issues and refresh your knowledge. Most large firms offer structured training and encourage professional status. 90003 90002 For future career development, you could gain chartered status of a relevant professional body.There is a choice, depending on your area of ​​work. If you work in the building industry you’ll find CIOB the most appropriate professional body to join. If you’re working at an engineering firm, chartered status of the ICE or IStructE may be preferable. 90003 90002 Both institutions require members to undertake a programme of initial professional development (IPD), in order to develop the special skills and competence required as a practising engineer. To gain chartered status, members will also need to undertake a professional review.90003 90002 See the ICE and IStructE websites for full information on membership criteria and routes to chartership. 90003 90024 Career prospects 90025 90002 If you begin your career on a graduate training scheme, this will usually last two years. Following this, you may move on to manage your own projects or work as assistant site engineer. You may find relocation necessary in order to progress and this may also involve a change of employer. Complex projects may involve posts for assistant site engineers as well as site engineers.90003 90002 The general route of advancement is: 90003 90008 90009 site engineer 90010 90009 senior engineer 90010 90009 site manager 90010 90009 project manager 90010 90009 contracts manager. 90010 90023 90002 With experience, there may be opportunities abroad, as the big civil and structural engineering construction companies operate throughout the world. The developing world has provided opportunities due to population growth and tourism. New-build projects include housing, commercial building and transport infrastructure.90003 90002 In the construction industry, unlike many other sectors of British industry, it’s possible to reach higher management positions while remaining in a hands-on role. 90003 90208 90002 Written by AGCAS editors 90003 90002 December 2019 90003 90002 © Copyright 90214 AGCAS 90215 & Graduate Prospects Ltd · Disclaimer 90003 90002 See how well you match this job profile and over 400 others. 90003 90024 Related jobs and courses 90025 90221 90002 Uni profile 90003 90224 Les Roches International School of Hotel Management — Switzerland 90225 View profile 90226 90002 graduate scheme 90003 90224 Naval Architecture Programme 90225 View job 90231 90002 work experience 90003 90224 Volunteer in Nepal 90225 View job.