Re:Science needs more research software engineers
by ElevenPhonons on Wednesday June 01, 2022 @01:16AM
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That was my experience as well.
The RSE role doesn't seem to fit into their current model. It doesn't work from a career path, nor from a competitive compensation standpoint.
I suspect that the housing crisis is also going to push more people out of these positions.
If you have a PhD in material science, physics, chemistry, biology, etc... and are reasonably knowledgable in Python (or similar), perhaps spend a year as a postdoc.
After that year, seriously consider moving to a tech company.
The RSE role doesn't seem to fit into their current model. It doesn't work from a career path, nor from a competitive compensation standpoint.
I suspect that the housing crisis is also going to push more people out of these positions.
If you have a PhD in material science, physics, chemistry, biology, etc... and are reasonably knowledgable in Python (or similar), perhaps spend a year as a postdoc. After that year, seriously consider moving to a tech company.