Should I accept job offer or do my master's? [D]
A recent CS graduate from a top 3 program is deciding between accepting a full-time AI Product Engineer offer at a tax software company and pursuing a master's degree. The job offer combines PM and AI engineering roles, with long-term goals of working in a frontier lab or technical role at an AI startup. The decision hinges on whether immediate industry experience or further education better aligns with future career aspirations. You should weigh the benefits of gaining practical experience in a
Key takeaways
- Recent CS grad from top 3 program with job offer and masters option
- Job combines PM and AI engineering at a tax software company
- Long-term goal is frontier lab or technical role at AI startup
A recent CS graduate from a top 3 program is deciding between accepting a full-time AI Product Engineer offer at a tax software company and pursuing a master's degree. The job offer combines PM and AI engineering roles, with long-term goals of working in a frontier lab or technical role at an AI startup. The decision hinges on whether immediate industry experience or further education better aligns with future career aspirations. You should weigh the benefits of gaining practical experience in a
Key takeaways
- Recent CS grad from top 3 program with job offer and masters option
- Job combines PM and AI engineering at a tax software company
- Long-term goal is frontier lab or technical role at AI startup