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- System Design Interview Preparation Tips Hello, I am just starting to prepare for SDE interviews, primarily targeting FANG, Microsoft , Uber, Lyft, Dropbox etc. Regarding system design interview what is the general expectations in terms of depth. Like if we take the question “Design YouTube” , the scope of the question is huge. So how de
- Does FAANG ask anything else besides DS/Algos/System Design in the tech interview? Just as the title says. Do interviewers for mid-level positions in USA ask anything else besides DS/Algos in the tech interview? Like knowledge on networking, object oriented design, design patterns, api design, operating systems, if you have experience in a specific tech stack? I find it hard to
- Updated Company Tier/Prestige Ranking I haven't seen an accurate Prestige Tier List in a long time so I decided I will do a comprehensive list with accurate information for the tech industry. If your company is not on the list there is probably a good reason for it. If you disagree just lmk and I might be able to adjust a little but thi
- Requesting SWE Referrals! Hello fellow blind users, I am looking for referrals to any of the MAMAA/FAANGMULA+ companies, or any other top recommended companies to work for. I left my prior job for a new one but quickly realized I was lied to in the interview process. My new team was severely understaffed and overworked wit
- Looking for Referrals for Summer 2022 Internship Graduate student pursuing Masters in Engineering Management. Initially secured an internship opportunity for the summer and was supposed to start next week but they reached out to me today stating they had to rescind the offer due to unforeseen circumstances. Disheartened to be dropped at the last
- Seeking SWE Referrals *Repost* Hello everyone, I am looking for referrals to any of the MAMAA/FAANGMULA+ companies, or any other top recommended companies to work for. I left my prior job for a new one but quickly realized I was lied to in the interview process. My new team was severely understaffed and overworked with a lack o
- Please help. I am facing a tough time finding work Hey everyone, I am a new grad (student visa) trying to secure full time work. I have a degree in Data Science but my past work experience is in Software Engineering. I received some calls in the past but I wasn't able to crack those interviews because of lack of preparation. Now I am working with a
- Yup, another Tier List Second Edit: l am realizing after arguing with some people here that an important context is that I am an intern. Making a list like this makes more sense for intern than for a senior position, which is what most of you are. Most of the reasons people suggest choosing places to work at don't necessa
- Referrals needed (leetcode: 330+, 3YOE) Hello Everyone, I am an MCS fall 2021 student at University of California, Irvine. I'm looking for Software Development Engineering Internship referrals to any software product-driven companies including FAANGMULA+ in the USA. Happy to exchange for the referrals at Ubisoft, Vmware, blizzard etc. Le
- Telecom AE, Advice on breaking into higher paying AE positions? Feeling underpaid Hi guys, I am an Account Executive at Sprint (NYC). I am a top performer blowing out my quota consistently over 450% every month. As an AE at Sprint I sell telecom (obviously) and SaaS solutions such as 365, Gsuite, and cyber security solutions. My salary is very low $49,600 however I am on target t
- Telecom Account Executive. Referrals for new opportunities Hi guys, I am an Account Executive at Sprint (NYC). I am a top performer blowing out my quota consistently over 450% every month. As an AE at Sprint I sell telecom (obviously) and SaaS solutions such as 365, Gsuite, and cyber security solutions. My salary is very low $49,600 however I am on target t
- Completed Coinbase SDM Interview Just wana give back here, not so much post on Coinbase: 1st round with recruiter: Basic, what's your day like, how many people do you manage etc.. 2nd round with SDM: Why do you want to work at coinbase? How do you manage your team? How do you promote growth? 3rd round, PM: How do you work with P
- Transition from Security Engineer to Program Manager / TAM Hi Blind, I’m currently wrapping my MBA, have a cyber sec undergrad, and my CISSP will be complete when I finish my MBA (currently associate). I’d like to transition to management/technical account manager type roles as soon as possible. I’m relatively young but would like to see what everyone’s t
- Wharton MBA Alum Seeking Career Switch into Software Engineering Hello All, I have had roughly 10 years of experience in the business field with various roles in Investment Banking, Corporate Development/Strategy, and Brand Management. As someone who minored in Computer Science, I have recently decided to pursue this college passion and switch into software engi
- vote Tech Offer discussions - Need Guidance Hi Blind community, After spending last 4 months grinding on LC(current recent count ~310) and system design questions, I have secured several offers which are as follows :- 1. Microsoft Level 62 (Rejected the offer) TC - 263k, 165k base, 50k bonus and RSU 48k per year 2. OCI - IC3 (Written offer
- link PM (DS|ML|AI) . Looking for referrals. Hi, Everyone! I would really appreciate your help in getting referrals for PM roles across the U.S. I have 3YOE as PM in data science products and 4YOE in digital marketing leading roles. I have bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. I’m currently in Kazakhstan and open to relocate. Would need v
- link FB isn't working for me anymore I've been at FB for around 8y, 20+yoe, TC 400 < x < 500, varies a lot based on bonuses and such. Core skills are SRE. My current situation isn't really working. - I want to move to be closer to family (NYC area), but FB remote work policy says my work is 15% less valuable if I do it my vid
- vote Principal/Staff Offers Evaluation.. + Prep Strategy [AMA] Interviewed with lot of companies in last 2 months and narrowed it down to below 6 companies based on team, level & TC. Priority: Long term career growth, Scope of work, company culture. Company: Level TC: Base + Bonus + Equity (per yr) + Sign-On Team (if known) Meta: E6
- Indians in the Green Card backlog - how we can move forward A little bit about me - I am originally from India. I moved to the US after high school and have an undergraduate degree from an Ivy League school, and a graduate degree in a specialized field. I am very grateful for the opportunities afforded to me in the US to get to the top of my field and build
- link My 6 month journey to an offer Finally got an offer and will be joining Google next month as an L3. During my interview journey I was checking Blind excessively and learned a lot, so I decided to give back a little. Hopefully this post will help some fellow Blinders. The rest of the post will be sorta chronological. Interview Pr
- Travel from India Any folks traveled back from India to the US recently? I am on OPT and have to travel to India urgently. Wanted to get an assessment of the situation. Thanks
- Good bootcamps for SE Job Offer I have a CS background coming out of college, but I don’t feel great about my programming abilities. Anyone have any recommendation for a bootcamp that leads to a great job offer? #engineering #software #bootcamp
- Thoughts on Jumpstart’s feature to filter candidates based on race/gender? I wonder if there even is an option to see only male, or Asian/White. Seems like Jumpstart is promoting racism and sexism in hiring.
- vote Has innovation slowed down? Title.
- How rx6800xt can beat rtx3080? Nvidia invested 2.8 bils in while AMD spent 0.5bils in R&D? 🤷🏻♂️ Should I buy AMD stock instead? Engineers at AMD are so much more efficient?
- Travel to India after graduation I will be graduating in Dec and will be joining Amazon in Feb on OPT. Is it risky to travel to India in December?
- Claim stimulus check on 2020 tax return? In 2019, I worked part time at my university and filed taxes for 9k earnings. I’ve been waiting and waiting, and haven’t received my stimulus check... Can I claim the $1200 on my 2020 tax return, even if my 2020 income is above the requirements? TC 200k YOE < 1
- best ways to buy bitcoin What is the best way to buy bitcoin? I've heard Robinhood is horrible :(
- Child care isn’t a transmission vector Largest peer-reviewed study, 57,335 child care centers: “No evidence of child care being a significant contributor to COVID19 transmission to adults—finding consistent with previous studies showing lack of assoc btwn school closures & transmission rates” https://twitter.com/nahasnewman/status/1323
- Referrals Hey everyone, looking for referrals I have a Masters degree in CS YOE - 3+ TC - 110k #Uber #Lyft #Dropbox #Microsoft #Netflix #Slack
- Any H4 applicants still waiting for Biometric appointment. Mine was filed in may 2020 and still waiting.
- Facebook WFH Options Hello Facebookers. Are you all allowed to WFH as per news or only some teams allow that? TC: 250k
- vote What kind of worker are you? Let’s face it. Some people in G and F don’t spend that much , especially 5 and 6. If You gave them 10M or 10B, they would live the same life. They just want more money even though they don’t need to spend that much. Some people work for a purpose like Dr. Fauci. He was downplayed but still want to
- link When Trump thought pandemic was going to end by easter.. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52029546
- At what age did you buy life insurance Folks will be 34 soon thinking of getting a life insurance. Have a wife and 2 kids 😀 What age did you folks take one and which one would you folks recommend ? TC : 328k
- vote Stay or switch companies? I'm a designer, planning to switch to a smaller company. Even if I get promoted, I don't see myself growing much, and the work is getting boring. However, this company is less well known, but the culture seems awesome. Base: 101k Bonus: 2k Current TC: 103k New company. Base: 108k Bonus: 7k RSU- 5
- Referral Needed Looking for a referral. I need a fully remote position for personal reasons. I do not mind sharing why in my DM. YOE: 16- leadership roles. Do not mind being a individual contributor. Do not need to be a manager but I am great with people. Current Title: Capacity Planning Manager Education: Master
- Anyone hiring SDE with 1 year experience Anyone hiring SDEs with 1 year experience. Currently at Amazon and don't like the team. It is impossible to move within Amazon at L4 level. #tech
- vote Should I buy stocks on or after Election Day? What you guys think? #Amazon #Apple #Google
- Rationale behind a 15-min interview, and what to prepare? I've got an interview scheduled with a hiring manager of a BB bank and was told by HR that the call will be a 15min. I was curious who has had experience doing a 15min interview as an interviewer or /viewee and can share what was the focus of the call during the short timeframe. Also, if you were th
- Facebook referral Hi, Can someone refer me at Facebook for a SWE position? Really appreciate it! #tech #software #referral #job #opening
- vote How Much Are You Spending on Healthcare? I realize I'm spending a ton on healthcare (premiums + out of pocket). I have a couple of health conditions but I'm not dying. I'm averaging about $1100 per month this year. How much do you spend per month on premiums and out of pocket combined? #healthcare #health #personalfinance
- H1B appointments in India Reaching out to understand the current situation with H1B in COVID. I visited India in 2019 December and got H1B visa (previous employer) on my passport. I started with new employer in February 2020 (with new H1B) and have not visited India since. I have a few questions w.r.t. this: 1. Do I need to
- vote Did you take PTO to Vote today? 📩
- Referral to FB Hi - I was wondering if someone from #facebook could provide a referral to a specific role in the ProdMgmt org? Appreciate it.
- Need Referrals I am interested in a back-end software engineering role at FAANG (plus..) I have 12 years of Industry experience. Would you mind referring to your company? Already scheduled for Amazon next month. Thanks. #swe #engineering #software #referral #hiring #jobhunt #microsoft #slack #paypal #facebook #
- Referrals I am interested in a back-end software engineering role. I have 2 years of Industry experience. Would you mind referring to your company? Thanks. #swe #engineering #software #referral #hiring #jobhunt #microsoft #slack #paypal #facebook #twitter #dropbox #amazon #atlassian #google #instacart #squa
- vote Are you taking PTO tomorrow? Election results
- Anyone still holding crypto? how to liquidate? I just remembered I had a bunch of crypto across several exchanges....a significant amount. Wondering if anyone else is still hodling or how you transferred back to cash.
- Where do people do their stock trading? I have 100k cash, want to diversify (will wait until election stabilises (or screw *shrug*) market. #investments #personalfinance