Interviewing for L5-equivalent IC SWE roles at FB, Airbnb, Stripe, Dropbox, and others. Last interview I had was as a new grad -- how do senior IC roles differ, and how should I prep for them? "Systems design question" is the response I've heard from others, but that seems like such a vague category.
Some LC + design 3-tier app
Sadly, hit up LC or accept that you won’t get hired many places. I was underwhelmed at how many companies wanted me to still be proficient at time-crunched LC mediums. Nothing suffices like having practiced a problem category before you see it in an onsite.
The best way to know is interviewing a couple to taste the water. You will find what areas you need to go for then.
YoY and TC?