Not entirely sure if this is the right forum to ask this question but here goes. I am a postdoc in Computing and have been in my position for a few years. After grappling with the decision about being an academic vs working for a tech company I have finally decided on the latter. Has anyone made this jump and can give me some advice on the job hunt process? My main constraint is that I want to be able to work flexibly since I am the lead parent in the house and my SO works very long hours. I have worked mainly from home for the duration of my current position.
I feel like gunning for the big tech companies may not be a good idea -- from the few tech interviews I have done I felt like all the perks were aligned more towards keeping people working longer in the office rather than encouraging remote/part time work. What is the best way to get a feel for the tech industry in London? Would going to meet ups help? Thanks!