For mediocre FAANG engineers out there, please show me how to get in!

Jul 13 21 Comments

BS from non-target university, I recently got a job as SWE at a tier-2 company.

Although I am grateful to get the job, I would like to know what to do in order to get into FAANG in the next 1 year.

Yes, it is about the brand. I want to build more self-confidence in myself. So I think of it as a personal challenge.

Thanks 🙏

TC: 190K - 0 YoE
Solved LC: 130

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  • what company are you at? 190K TC @ 0 yoe is fang level.
    Jul 14 6
    • Reddit / Eng pzqf14
      How is your TC broken down?

      You are out earning some of the best entry level offers that I've seen unless 90k of that is options.
      Jul 14
    • OP
      135k base - 15% perf bonus - 140k RSU over 4 years
      Jul 14
    • Reddit / Eng pzqf14
      You aren't a particularly exciting candidate from what you've told us, but your comp is great. At your level at a FANG, you, not everyone at your level, would be making much less.

      I get the need for prestige, but you really dont need it. If you want the network, just go throught other networking venues and build up your comp.
      Jul 14
    • Reddit / Eng pzqf14
      But to be clear, you are likely already ready to clear a FANG interview. Just prep as normal and reach out for a referral or to hiring managers directly. But do wait at least 9 months into your current job before reaching out.

      All of my FANG interviews weren't nearly as hard as interviews at a "tier-2" companies. Mostly because FANG interviews are gameable, just read CTCI and do the company specific questions on leetcode.
      Jul 14
    • 0 yoe is 200K at G (50th percentile) and something like 220K+ is easily doable with a few competing offers.
      Jul 14
  • Amazon / Eng
    weeeeeeee

    Amazon Eng

    BIO
    AWS
     weeeeeeeemore
    Isn’t the point that non-mediocre engineers get in?
    Jul 13 2
    • OP
      “mediocre” is not a static state. I might improve to become more non-mediocre.

      I’d just like to know what to do and guidance to a correct path.
      Jul 13
    • Amazon / Eng
      weeeeeeee

      Amazon Eng

      BIO
      AWS
       weeeeeeeemore
      Ahh, ok, gotcha.
      Jul 13
  • Facebook 44ffb4fb
    Get some yoe and build network for referrals.
    Jul 13 2
    • OP
      Thanks! Is there any meetups that FB engineers usually join in the Bay?
      Jul 13
    • Facebook 44ffb4fb
      Don't know. I am not from the bay.
      Jul 13
  • New Yo4zd1
    https://www.rooftopslushie.com/request/How-to-get-into-FAANG---proper-plan-with-sources-241
    Jul 13 1
    • Microsoft fang2
      Very big post
      Jul 13
  • Walmart.com / R&D
    serjorah

    Walmart.com R&D

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     serjorahmore
    Does 190k include signon too?
    Jul 14 2
    • OP
      I am an intern convert so no sign-on for me
      Jul 14
    • Walmart.com / R&D
      serjorah

      Walmart.com R&D

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       serjorahmore
      That’s great. 190k start is great. Focus on learning and you should be able to crack a FAANG going forward. Keep practicing leetcode. Also, I know many in FAANG even at the big G and Amazon getting paid lower than me. So I am not sure if FAANG should be an end goal. There are many other cool opportunities worth exploring. I too left the Amazon offer on the table, as they couldn’t match any of my other offers.
      Jul 14
  • Facebook rrrrrru
    Leetcode
    Jul 13 2
    • OP
      What should be an ideal LC target in your opinion?
      Jul 14
    • Facebook rrrrrru
      200
      Jul 14