Tech IndustryJun 21, 2019
VMwaremr-data

Is level 5 data engineer safe at Facebook?

Interviewing for data engineer role. How is work life balance? Does PIP apply to L5 DE as well? YOE 6 TC 180

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Facebook vjuiu Jun 21, 2019

Asking about PIP before you even finish the interview. Not a great sign.

VMware mr-data OP Jun 21, 2019

Not a great sign of what? That I won't make it past interview?

Facebook 435 Jun 21, 2019

Seriously. Besides, what makes op think that you would be pip safe? Some kind of tenure? Lol

Tableau BlAk00 Jun 21, 2019

If I understand the question itโ€™s not whether PIP can occur, which presumably can happen at any level, but rather is it past the threshold for โ€œup or outโ€? My understanding is that it is.

Facebook confusd.me Jun 21, 2019

WLB is poor for most DE's in general. With lvl 5 you will have to be much more involved and the focus is on both breadth and depth. It won't be easy if you haven't been performing at similar level. PIP is common if you underperform regardless of your level or tenure. Also I'm on the interview panel. If u get matched with me It's pretty easy to figure who u r ๐Ÿ˜…

VMware mr-data OP Jun 21, 2019

Don't DE have separate interviewer's? You work as DE?

Goldman Sachs <_< Jun 21, 2019

Poor wlb and I heard they get fewer rsuโ€™s compared to swe. Why would anyone want to be a DE there.

Facebook deepanalys Jun 23, 2019

If you work smart WLB is never a problem.