Returns to Los Altos and Gets Hired by Atari

In February 1974, Steve Jobs returned to his childhood home in Los Altos, California, seeking employment after a brief period of exploration. His search led him to Atari, Inc., a burgeoning video game company located in Los Gatos. Jobs was hired as a computer technician, a role that would set the stage for his future innovations in technology. Interestingly, his friend and collaborator, Steve Wozniak, had previously designed a version of the iconic video game Pong and entrusted Jobs with its electronics board. This connection played a pivotal role in Jobs' hiring, as Atari mistakenly believed he had created the board himself. Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari, later described Jobs as 'difficult but valuable,' noting his intelligence and confidence in his abilities. This period at Atari not only honed Jobs' technical skills but also laid the groundwork for his future ventures in the tech industry, ultimately leading to the founding of Apple Inc. and revolutionizing personal computing. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #SteveJobs #Atari #Pong #SiliconValley #TechHistory