Alumni & Careers
Alumni become part of a close-knit and active network. Those that stay in the Bay Area often return to our events to catch up with faculty and meet new students, and often return to pitch projects or practicum opportunities to current students throughout the year.
Careers & Employment
In the heart of the world's hub of technology and innovation, USF gives you the knowledge, the skills, and the critical thinking you need to succeed in the fast-growing and ever-changing world of computer science.
Employment Offers
MSCS graduates thrive in the workplace. In fact, 85% of them land a full-time job within three months of graduation. Many start out at small companies and startups, but five years after graduation our students are often found at larger companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon, and Uber. The most common job titles are Software Engineer and Software Developer.
Shelger Zhang MS ’24
Software Engineer, Amazon
The program’s emphasis on practical, real-world projects gave me hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools and concepts. It helped me stay up to date with current technologies, ultimately opening doors to opportunities at leading tech companies like Amazon.”
Shelger Zhang MS ’24
Software Engineer, Amazon
Top Alumni Employers
- Apple
- UCSF Medical Center
- SnapLogic
- Amazon
- Salesforce
- Uber
- Amazon Web Services
- Cisco
- Oracle
- Adobe
- Zendesk
Alumni Locations
- San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley
- Los Angeles
- Seattle
- New York
- Sacramento
- India
- Boston
- United Kingdom
- Chicago
- France
- Paris
Connect, Share Knowledge, and Find Jobs
While earning a master’s degree in computer science at USF, Tian Rong Liew MS ’20 had an idea to build a network for coders.
USF professors really care about their students. I had no background in computer science and the professors truly mentored me.”
Jeremiah O’ConnorSenior Engineer, Cisco