Tech IndustrySep 25, 2018
ASMLml_noob

Facebook ML vs Google

FB e4, ML track, choose team after bootcamp Google L3, matched with a team I like and also related to machine learning. Assume same TC Need some advice and thanks a lot in advance!

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poRd04 Sep 25, 2018

Yoe? Phd?

ASML ml_noob OP Sep 25, 2018

PhD in EE but not related to ML, had one year experience in ML in current job

Google Clck58 Sep 25, 2018

Fb if you’re looking to do ML in products and want faster career growth, google if you want more research, though that would depend on what team you’re joining.

ASML ml_noob OP Sep 25, 2018

Thanks a lot! The role I got in google is not research oriented. Will be working on an ads/shopping product, which may use a lot of machine learning and CV

Google Clck58 Sep 25, 2018

Then I’d definitely do FB. Google L3 would be stuck doing meaningless grunt work in those established teams.

Apple kytEtrthi Sep 25, 2018

OP how was the FB ML interview structure?

ASML ml_noob OP Sep 25, 2018

I had : two coding+behavioral+system design+ ML system design.

Apple kytEtrthi Sep 25, 2018

Mind if I DM for some tips?

Google BAA Sep 25, 2018

Go to FB!

Google > Facebook Sep 25, 2018

4 > 3.

Google NewGrad++ Sep 25, 2018

Do NOT take l3 for PhD, recruiter is bullshiting you. Take l4 at Facebook

ASML ml_noob OP Sep 27, 2018

Thank you guys for the advice. I ve decided to take FBs offer. It turns out the TC is way higher than the google offer that I can't resist.

Apple Komhfdy Sep 27, 2018

Sweet, mind sharing final offer details from G and FB? Specifically how did you negotiate?

ASML ml_noob OP Oct 5, 2018

So google matched my E4 comp. Fb E4 160K base 400k/4yrs 100k sign on. 10%bonus G: L3 145k base 440k/4yrs 100k sign on 15%bonus. Slightly favoring FB for higher level.

Google Clck58 Oct 5, 2018

Take Fb, get promoted to e5, go to G as 5.