[2 YOE] Former Canadian federal employee and recent CS grad trying to get into US market (dual citizen)
Target roles: Software Engineer, Security Engineer, and Cybersecurity roles focused on GRC.
Location: Toronto. Applying across the U.S. and Canada.
Open to: Remote, hybrid, on-site, and relocation.
Background: I completed a 1-year full-time term with a Canadian federal agency during undergrad, following a 4-month internship. I had a return offer, but it was cancelled due to government cuts. I’m now pivoting toward private sector tech roles.
Current challenge: I’m getting fewer callbacks than expected. I suspect there’s skepticism around Canadian government experience translating to private sector impact. I’m also dual US/Canadian, but when I clarify that I’m currently residing in Canada, U.S. employers seem to lose interest.
Posted Feb 17, 2026, 6:13 PM UTC