Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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Is Autonomous Driving Still Worth Pursuing as a Career?
When it comes to self-driving cars, the future hasn’t arrived nearly as quickly as some tech pundits and CEOs predicted. Sure, Waymo and Tesla have put semi-autonomous cars on the road, and other… -
Which Technology Jobs Will Require A.I. and Machine Learning Skills?
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) and machine learning seem poised to dominate the future. Companies everywhere are pouring resources into making their apps and services “smarter.” But which technol… -
Top 20 U.S. Cities Paying the Highest H-1B Salaries
With the incoming Biden administration, the H-1B and other visas will likely undergo another round of changes. In the meantime, it’s worth looking at the cities that pay the highest average salar… -
Is Remote Work Killing Technologists' Productivity?
Within many companies, remote work—or at least some kind of flexible work—is regarded as the future. Executives are openly considering whether they need to keep spending money on office space, wh… -
Top 10 Programming Languages of 2020 Included Python, SQL
Which programming language will you learn next? As you consider your options, it’s worth reviewing which languages proved most popular among employers in 2020—some, including SQL and Python, are… -
Apple CEO Tim Cook Salary Beats Out Median Engineer Pay
It’s good to be Apple CEO Tim Cook. According to Apple’s new proxy statement filed with the SEC, he made $14.7 million last year, which included a $3 million base salary. It was a healthy bump fr… -
Top 25 Companies Hiring Technologists Include Amazon, More
For many companies, 2020 was a year to retrench and readjust. Some tightened their budgets and laid off workers; others shifted their priorities, emphasizing some initiatives (such as e-commerce… -
Résumé, Networking, Interviewing Tips: Kick Off Your 2021 Job Hunt Right
Applying for a job is necessarily a time-consuming process, even if you’ve narrowed down your list of dream companies to two or three. It’s important not to get discouraged or intimidated, especi… -
Startup Layoffs Stay Level Heading into 2021, But Sectors Still Hard-Hit
Layoffs at startups seem to have leveled off, according to newly updated data by layoffs.fyi. That’s great news for technologists who prefer working for smaller companies, but who don’t necessari… -
Top 12 Programming Languages Employers Want, Early 2021
It’s a new year, a time when many technologists are considering which new skills and programming languages to learn. As you figure out the best ways to expand your skillset, it’s worth looking at…