This seems like a really silly PR stunt. If you're interviewing for a job that pays tens of thousands of dollars, why do you care about $1000?
It'd be like Amazon offering a "Launch a bestselling book, get a $500 gift card" promo.
It'd be like Amazon offering a "Launch a bestselling book, get a $500 gift card" promo.
People who earn SV developer salaries can afford all the latest Apple gear (or as much of it as they want, anyway).
Hell, a thousand dollars is pretty tiny compared to my total comp, but it's still enough to treat myself to a new suit or watch so I can look extra sharp on my first day!