CosmicPanda
CosmicPanda

Seeking career advice

Hey everyone, I recently joined a US based MNC as an Associate Software Engineer(got around 100% hike). It’s a great opportunity with strong stability, and I’m grateful for the jump — especially after spending the last year at a product-based pharma-tech company where the pay was under 6 LPA.

Now that I’m settling in, I’m starting to think more seriously about my long-term direction and would appreciate some perspective.

Some context:

The new company mainly uses C#/.NET, since the products are Windows-specific.

My goal is to work at Netflix or Google someday — Netflix being the bigger dream.

From what I’ve seen, Netflix prefers Java/backend experience, often at the senior level.

I’m also interested in DevOps, but not sure when/how to explore that.

So here’s where I’m stuck:

Will spending a couple of years in C#/.NET be limiting for my long-term goals?

Should I aim to move to a Java/backend-focused role after a year or so to align better?

Or should I explore DevOps internally, if that path excites me more?

I’m confident with DSA and planning to get into competitive programming too — just want to make the right long-term calls early.

Would appreciate honest advice from anyone who's been through similar choices.

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