No CS degree and 15 Amazon rejections later, engineer lands Rs 1.1 crore job

Fifteen rejections from Amazon could have made many students give up and look elsewhere. For Gantavya Malviya, they became another reason to keep going. The Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) graduate from LNCT Bhopal eventually secured an opportunity with Amazon Germany reportedly worth around Rs 1.1 crore.

In a recent post on X, Malviya announced that he was leaving Amazon to join Taxfix, marking the next chapter in a tech career that began with a non-CS engineering degree.

His journey stands out not just because of the package, but because of the persistence behind it: starting early, building technology skills beyond his core branch, gaining practical experience and continuing to apply despite repeated rejection.

FROM ECE TO TECH

Malviya began exploring technology during his engineering years, developing skills beyond his ECE curriculum. His preparation included Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), Python and Machine Learning, along with hands-on projects such as PingPong, a full-stack social media application.

He also gained practical experience through internships and his work with the LNCT Coders Group. Rather than limiting himself to ECE-related opportunities, he began actively pursuing technology roles.

His approach to the Amazon was particularly persistent. He regularly checked the company's careers page and applied for eligible positions in different locations. The strategy did not pay off immediately.

15 AMAZON REJECTIONS

Malviya was rejected by Amazon 15 times before finally getting through. Rather than treating the rejections as a reason to stop, he continued strengthening his skills and applying for new opportunities.

Eventually, one of those applications led to a shortlist for Amazon Germany. He cleared the selection process and landed the opportunity that would become one of the biggest milestones of his early career.

According to LNCT’s placement records, Malviya was placed with Amazon at a package of Rs 1.10 crore.

His college also highlighted his journey. In December 2022, Malviya and another final-year student conducted an expert session at LNCT titled “Roadmap to crack top MNCs”, where they spoke to junior students about their journey from the first year of engineering through placement preparation and interviews.

THE RS 1.1 CRORE MILESTONE

The Rs 1.1 crore figure is the most eye-catching part of Malviya's story, but his journey to that opportunity is just as notable. Alongside his ECE coursework, he built skills in DSA, programming, Machine Learning and software development, while gaining experience through projects, internships and competitive programming.

His story also shows how a non-CS engineering background does not necessarily have to limit a student's technology career. Instead of waiting for opportunities tied to his degree, Malviya focused on developing skills relevant to software and technology roles.

FROM AMAZON TO TAXFIX

The Amazon job was not the final stop in Malviya's career. He recently announced that he was leaving Amazon to join Taxfix, marking the next chapter in a career that began with an ECE degree in Bhopal.

For students from non-CS backgrounds, his journey offers a straightforward lesson: a degree may define your starting point, but the skills you build, the experience you gain and the opportunities you continue to pursue can shape what comes next.

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