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Engineer Shares Secrets to Landing $400K Tech Job

8/30/2025

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Manoj Tumu, a 23-year-old machine learning engineer at Meta, moved from Amazon with a total compensation exceeding $400,000.
He highlights gaining experience through internships and prioritizing relevant skills over résumé projects.
Tumu recommends studying company values and customizing interview responses.
He encourages applying for all internships, including low-paying ones, to improve career prospects in machine learning.

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Story summary

Manoj Tumu, a 23-year-old machine learning engineer at Meta, moved from Amazon with a total compensation exceeding $400,000.
He highlights gaining experience through internships and prioritizing relevant skills over résumé projects.
Tumu recommends studying company values and customizing interview responses.
He encourages applying for all internships, including low-paying ones, to improve career prospects in machine learning.