Compensation is the biggest pro. Also, unlike other hire to fire companies (most tech companies at this point in 2024), you at least have a chance to prove yourself and are given a couple months to onboard. There are worse tech companies out there such as Amazon and Intuit, but Meta’s culture is still quite terrible. They try and justify the long hours and stress with how much you can make - Meta still pays more than any other major tech company, even in 2024, which is definitely a pro, but the culture is cutthroat and you can’t trust anyone. It would probably be easier to work two remote jobs at “less prestigious” tech or tech adjacent companies to make the same amount at Meta with more stability, better WLB, and less drama.
Pretty much the same as what one would experience at most tech companies in 2024. But some aspects are better or worse than others. Long hours. WLB is highly team dependent. Apparently Meta used to be a lot better in this regard, but now not so much. It is intense, but if you have startup experience, it is at least less intense than that. And again, it is more fair than a place like Amazon. Office politics are a thing at all tech companies, but a little more extreme at Meta. Blame and shame culture is big. People are snakes and are prepared to throw even the newest and most vulnerable employees under the bus to save their own skins. This makes things quite unfair, but as long as you’re proactive and document everything thoroughly, you’re at least given a chance to refute these attacks. A lot of gossip and backstabbing. This is separate from and still related to PSC culture, which everyone complains about. Management is terrible overall. Sometimes there is micromanagement. One of the few companies where it’s possible you’ll have a manager younger than you, even if you’re only 27-31ish. Often ICs seem to be held accountable for things that are way beyond their day-to-day scope - basically things that are ultimately the fault of leadership and management. Management frequently tries to pin things on their employees. Your manager is often trying to screw you, and if they can’t find a way, they are often trying to invent things you did wrong. This isn’t a dealbreaker because as long as you’re doing your job, it is easy to refute, but it creates a ton of work because you have to be extremely well-organized and have documented every interaction with your manager colleagues. I recommend studying employment law / consulting with an employment lawyer early on in your tenure at Meta, so you know what to look for. Because it is a massive tech company, you are there to please your manager and make them look good, so you need to do pretty much whatever they say. there’s a lot of internal conflict because it’s very authoritarian, also fairly draconian, and it’s bottoms up at the same time, every man for themselves. Do everything your manager says and it is somehow still all up to you as an individual employee to make the company successful. To top it all off, your colleagues suck too. People brag about work that YOU did as being THEIR work that THEY did if it is successful. If a project involving multiple people is so much as an hour late, then YOU are blamed, even if you had nothing to do with the lateness. The lateness itself isn’t really the problem because guess what? It’s not anything is broken. Except for when things do break and the whole app crashes for a day because everyone is forced to focus on office politics instead of their actual work. it’s not really about the value you create, so much as it is the PERCEIVED value you create and whether or not your manager likes you. Ergo, a lot of bootlicking charlatans make it to the top.
Got a first step phone interview with FB’s Integrity, Investigations & Intel team, for a Security Engineer Investigator role. Does anyone have any project-related details about this team? Would really appreciate it. Thanks.
Facebook peeps if FB wants to buy a cyber security company what companies products would integrate well with FB? What cyber security company would you personally prefer?
It will be immensely helpful if you are willing to refer. Preferably remote or in the Texas area. You probably know better which areas are more open internally. Even New York is fine, just not the first choice. Probably an ideal choice for the future. #security #interview #cybersecurity
I submitted an application to Facebook Friday and learning about the referral process. (New to faangs) Is there a way I can still be referred or should I just cross my fingers hoping they get back to me? This is the opportunity if someone can still refer me I’d appreciate it. https://www.facebookc...Read more
Network Engineer with 10 Yoe looking for referral to a FAANG company. I have a BSc in Information Technology and I've been accepted into 4 Universities to do my MSc in Cyber Security. Willing to take an entry level role in Cyber security. #referral #Microsoft #amazon #Google #Facebook #meta ...Read more
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Hi there team, Just got an offer from FB for an internship as a Cyber Security Analyst in TC = 6k/month
Really struggling getting interviews at large companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, etc. YOE: 3 Currently in Business Operations at a Cyber Security firm
I have 10 yrs experience in the ICT industry, a BSc in IT and currently studying for a MSc in Cyber Security. I'd be interested in joining one of the big tech companies in either an networking or cyber security role. #tech #Google #meta #Facebook #Microsoft #apple #Netflix
I am new to cyber security field. To get the taste of this domain, I cleared CEH master and also became an associate of ISC2, clearing CISSP (not having work-ex though). I have a couple of years of work-ex in software development. My plan is to apply for security Engineer at companies like FB and A...Read more
I'm a Master of Cybersecurity student and just finished my first semester. I have a Bachelor's in Engineering (B.Tech) and worked in IT for 2 years as a Game developer (Unity) which I quit to do my Master's. Currently working as IT support while I'm studying. My current plan is to be a red teamer ...Read more
Hello all, Looking for referral for a security role at Meta. 6 years of experience in cyber security as a blue teamer Thanks! #tech #meta #security
Hello All, Reaching out to the community for some assistance. I am looking for a Security Analyst or Entry Level IR role. I have ~2yrs experience, 6month as a cyber security analyst. Also have a MS degree in IT Management, and a couple relevant certs. Looking for a remote role or something in South...Read more
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Laid off from cyber security company in Austin and see a role at Meta that I want to apply for. Don’t have any connections but would love to help someone get a referral bonus. Thanks in advance! #operations #meta
I am interested in knowing what it takes to jump from the big 4 to tech companies like fb and amazon! I'm in cyber security right now and want to stay within that field but shift industries! Any suggestions?
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Hi Before 2022, cybersecurity unicorns like Sysdig, orca security, Lacework, wiz, snyk etc were having record fund raising rounds. Last year all of them became unicorns with valuation of $2B or more. How does outlook look for them with current market crashes? VCs are super-cautious giving more mo...Read more
What is the salary of Cybersecurity Engineer at Amazon and Facebook with 4+ years experience? Base+stocks+ Bonus. #cybersecurity #faang #amazon #facebook