Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Product Managers' Salary at Facebook, Twitter Hinges on One Thing
A successful social-media product—whether a major feature such as Facebook’s news feed or a smaller one such as a revamped Snapchat logo—must accomplish several difficult aims. First, they must w… -
Google Unveils Android 12 and Material You, Its Latest Design Update
At this year’s I/O conference, conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Google unveiled a set of new products, including the upcoming Android 12. For Android developers, it’s also worth… -
Which Cities are Best for Technologists Just Starting Their Careers?
What are the best places in the United States to start your career? A new study by WalletHub suggests that new graduates should head to Salt Lake City, Atlanta, and Orlando. But are these the bes… -
Top 30 Companies Hiring Technologists Include Defense, Tech
As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and executives become more confident about the economy’s long-term prospects, companies have begun hiring again. According to the most recent Dice Tech Job Repor… -
Software Developers Top Companies' Most-Desired Tech Jobs
As we head into summer, many college and university graduates are looking for their first tech roles. In addition, companies’ increased hiring has encouraged technologists everywhere to explore n… -
Project Management Remains Top In-Demand Tech Skill
In March, the tech unemployment rate hit 2.4 percent, far below the 6 percent nationally for all occupations. It’s clear that companies everywhere need technologists for a variety of tasks, from… -
SpaceX Software Development Lead Talks Writing High-Flying Code
Companies depend on software to survive and grow. For software developers and engineers, that simple fact of life can create enormous professional pressure—if they don’t code something correctly,… -
Weekend Roundup: Amazon HQ2 Hiring, A.I. Polishes ‘Grand Theft Auto’
It’s the weekend! Before you shut down for the next few days (you are taking a bit of time to relax, no?), let’s touch on some of the week’s biggest tech stories that you might have missed, inclu… -
How Much Do Technologists in the Video Game Industry Get Paid?
Want to break into video game development? Curious about how much money you’ll make? Numerous technologists in the game industry have been posting their salaries on Twitter, searchable via the ha… -
Top 15 Companies Sponsoring H-1B Workers Include Amazon, Infosys
Which U.S. companies are the biggest sponsors of the H-1B visa? Technology and consulting firms topped this list, according to data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) analyzed…