u/Affectionate-Net889 wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
yeah, I just learned that CodeSmith is having some layoffs with their staff. Which is unfortunate because I was doing research on their program. Do you think with my internship experience I will be able to land an entry-level SWE position?
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
RE: INTERNSHIPS
Possibly, but you are competing with people who had FAANG internships, so it's tough. I would consider enrolling in a Masters (or having the intention of doing it) and then applying for 2026 (summer but possible spring) top tier internships RIGHT NOW through NOVEMBER and try to land one, and convert it full time job and 'drop' the masters program.
RE: CODESMITH
You heard about more layoffs since like this week? Or just general layoffs?
They have had numerous both layoffs and voluntary departures without 1-1 replacement yeah but there are hardly any people left.
They were advertising for a part time program coordinator offering below minimum wage in some cities like Seattle so it doesn't seem like they are replacing those senior staff with high paying roles.
A recent review from a staff member on [Blind](http://www.teamblind.com/company/Codesmith/review/R_kgSHMi_K) sums it up in one sentence: "Business model is failing leading to questionable decisions and marketing tactics"