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I came across the following ad on Indeed.com for a software position (copied directly from the ad, including errors):
Please read this job description carefully.
We are looking for solid C/C++ Engineer with valid h1b visa who are currently in US and willing to transfer his visa to our company for long term employment.No 3rd party.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills, in linear algebra, discrete mathematics and statistics. Have a strong knowledge of methods of dynamic programming.
Strong knowledge of parallel computing theory and tools like MPI or OpenMP.
In-depth knowledge of C/C++ language, strong knowledge of standard library and boost library and have a strong knowledge of template meta programming.
Have a solid experience with cross-compilation using gnu tools.
Development experience with Linux Red Hat, embedded Linux, Windows 7 using gnu tools like make, gcc, g++. Have experience with cross platform development and testing using Cmake.
Have a prove experience working with source control system Git, Cvs.
Have a strong knowledge of HPC and cluster's architecture.
Have a strong knowledge of scripting language like bash and python.
Strong object-oriented programming and design skills, like design patternsSalary: $85,000.00 /year
Required experience:
C/C++ experience ,Windows/Unix development: 8 years
Required education:Master's
Is it legal to limit a search to only H1B applicants? Do people see this often? Is it reasonable to expect a US applicant would be difficult to find? Or is it just no one would expect a US applicant to work for the mentioned salary in the Metro Boston area?
(Score: 2, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 22 2015, @02:39PM
The recruiters said I was a perfect match - because I have considerable experience with Wells Fargo Bank, and their security mechanisms.
The job is a 6 to 12-month CONTRACT, working remote, from home.
The kicker? Candidates need to pay their own way to Charlotte, North Carolina to attend a few days of training and be issued their laptop.
We're talking $1000 just for an unplanned two-day jaunt from San Francisco to Charlotte, never mind the car, the room, and the meals. Call it $1500, all together - most of the expense resulting from the abruptness of the travel and the complete lack of prior scheduling.
I told the recruiter there must be a lot of people sleeping in their rent-a-cars, there, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Good thing it's not winter, yet. He laughed.
The hiring manager hasn't even interviewed me - so it seems likely that I am paying my way to an interview, where I may not even be employed.
I'm pretty sure there is someone in the middle - another recruiting agency, or maybe a crooked manager, there at Wells Fargo Bank - who is embezzling the travel funds.
Don't believe me? Here's the job description [dice.com] - although I was contacted by Kforce Technology.
My read on it is that hiring managers cannot tell the difference between H1-Bs and American citizens any more ... or, more to the point, they don't WANT to distinguish between us - they find it tedious, separating the indentured servants from the citizens.
However, I advised the placement agency that, based upon information and belief, they were becoming involved in an act of embezzlement, and that it would be in their best interests to contact Wells Fargo Bank, directly, and assure themselves that what they were being told was a true representation of facts.
(Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 22 2015, @03:02PM
You dont have to put North Carolina after Charlotte. People know where the fuck it is. It is one of the largest cities in the United States, with a larger population than Detroit, Seattle, or Boston.
(Score: 2, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 22 2015, @03:22PM
My experience has been that the H1Bs don't necessarily know this. Please be kind to your future masters.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 22 2015, @06:16PM
Charlotte is only "more populous" because it's more than double the size and half of Boston proper is water. The Metro region has significantly more people and population density is higher. Keep trying to make Charlotte sound like it's important though..someday someone might care. Everyone knows Asheville is better anyways.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 22 2015, @03:50PM
I'm pretty sure there is someone in the middle - another recruiting agency, or maybe a crooked manager, there at Wells Fargo Bank - who is embezzling the travel funds.
I find that theory to be far-fetched. A company as big as Wells Fargo is going to have a very well oiled system for expense reimbursement which is absolutely going to require receipts. That's a lot of forgery for a relatively small reward.
There is definitely something scuzzy going on, but I think its much more likely somebody just screwed up.