- link 3 YOE - 5 Offers - Seattle I’ll lead with this: I’m a straight white guy with a neutral-American accent and US citizenship, so I have a lot of unfair advantages in life that not everyone is lucky enough to get. Blind was a big part of what inspired me to seek out higher compensation and gave me confidence in my negotiation,
- Prolific leetcoder seeking referrals I’ve attached a pic, I’ve done every problem on Leetcode. Also fairly comfortable with system design. I’m seeking referrals at Apple, Uber, Lyft, Pinterest, Dropbox, and Microsoft. I can share my resume and would be happy to jump on a call. Thanks for your time :). https://repher.me/r/-LkaqWohkBV4
- From laid off to 6 offers and 2x TC Sorry this post is late, I know some people were waiting for me to write this TL;DR: Got laid off, was sad, studied hard, did a bunch of interviews, did a bunch of back-to-back onsites, got 6 offers, doubled my previous TC This is my story on how I went from someone that never leetcoded or done a
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and industry lounge. - Tier rankings for the tech companies If you have problems with discussing tiers, then GTFO of this post. These rankings are based off the data points from other tier blind posts, If you think these rankings are off, then please comment with your own rankings. Tier = Pay, prestige, wlb, culture, benefits, talent pool, brand weight on r
- vote Atlassian vs. Datadog vs. Uber I've been blessed to receive software engineering internship offers from all these places. I interned at Uber last summer. I'm a junior looking for this to be my full-time offer that I'd accept. Disclaimer: I know Uber well, but I don't know enough about Atlassian or Datadog. Any insight would be a
- Working at Uber is awesome YOE 1 TC 220 I'd like to take a minute to vouch for my employer who is most of the time bashed on for one reason or another. Note this post is based on experience of a new grad. 1. Comp We are a pay for performance company. Though our base may be average (115k for new grads), our bonus is 45% of
- link PM Interview Prep Plan: How I got PM offers from Google, Expedia, Microsoft, and Facebook Five months ago I got fedup with the crap culture at Amazon (needs a separate post) and decided to start working on my game plan for interviews at tech companies. Now, I have three offers from the tech companies - Expedia is travel not in the same league I know. No trolls please. Profile: CS Engine
- Which companies have real data scientists? I have a MS in DS from top tier CS university, and I have been working as a data scientist for less than 1 year. Daily work includes analytics & AB testing (60%) and building ML models (40%). The current team has some modeling projects, but the larger organization is mainly doing analytics. Their da
- uber culture/politics really that bad??! Had a friend at uber in marketing team. Over the dinner, I heard that the manager who is “well-liked” by the ICs (who report to the manager)has left the company due to the office politics. It might be common/not rare in all companies though.. But I’m still shocked. what’s going on at uber
- vote Choose between Uber and google Got 2 offers, Uber senior 2: TC 400k per year assume $40 per share Rsu Google l4: TC 330k per year I knew level wise Uber senior 2 is much better than google l4 which is not negotiable But google is much closer for commute, better team gcp, better benefit, culture and prestige. Wondering am I t
- Uber freight update pls How is the work culture, leadership at Uber freight, good team to join?
- vote Uber vs Airbnb offer comparison I’m deciding between Uber and Airbnb for my next role. Both offers are for first line managers (EM2 at Uber and M1 at Airbnb). I have 10 years of experience with 3 as a manager. Here are the latest offer numbers: Uber: 215k base, 75k sign-on (over 2 years), 1.2 mil in RSUs (based on preferred stock
- Uber or American Airlines (Contract to hire) Hi all! First time posting here on blind so here goes. I work for a big hardware company in the south that's moving into more integrated technologies as a mobile developer. I got hired to work on Android but I've worked on mostly flutter over the year and I've absolutely loved the framework. Afte
- vote Among FAANGMULLA, which companies get looked down upon to work for? Each of these companies has a reason or two e.g. Facebook = Privacy evil Amazon = Banana Apple = Secrecry Cult Netflix = Firing Culture Google = SJW Microsoft = Dinosoaur Uber = Stock and Bro culture Linkedin = Glorified stalking site Lyft = Stock Airbnb = Culture and exec politics TC:300K
- Lyft vs uber I have an offer from Lyft - don’t have numbers yet ; but also have upcoming interviews with uber. I had a phone screen with uber a couple of years ago and got a very bad vibe - (brogrammer culture, unethical , etc) . Subsequent news about uber just reinforced that vibe. On the other hand , had a muc
- Tier rankings for tech companies in the Bay Area Tier = Pay, prestige, wlb, culture, benefits, talent pool, brand weight on resume, people have starry eyes when you tell them where you work at Tier 0: Be your own boss Tier 1: FNG Tier 2: Apple, Uber, Airbnb, Lyft, Linkedin Tier 3: Amazon, Microsoft, Stripe, Pinterest, Slack, Snap, Dropbox, Robinh
- Companies that pay higher than Uber for SWE L5 equivalent I joined Uber 9 months ago. To be fair, Uber pays SWEs very well. However, I'm not a big fan of my team and project, and the culture in general. I started looking elsewhere. To begin with, I talked to traditionally high paying companies. It was strange that Google recruiter discussed comp (for L5 le
- Uber referral- Good speed to the people who are actually mailing me...Why the negativity from some Me and my wife ( kids are young , they don't know what's happening) are extremely thankful for all the support we are getting for a referral. My Uber offer was cancelled, I have already left my earlier job and some people actually flamed me for asking for help stating I am overpaid... Please encour
- vote Wait for Google or take Uber? Hi, current TC is 265 with 4 YOE from a mid-tier non tech company doing distributed systems and engineering. I have an offer from: Uber with around 280 TC at L4 Amazon with 270 TC at L5 (SDE 2) which is equivalent to Uber L4 Uber is willing to negotiate more but asked me for a number. I have pass
- Senior Engineering Manager @ Uber Hi I'm being 'headhunted' for this position at Uber - by ex-vmware folks in the leadership there. Would appreciate some hints from you guys here. - How is Uber today? My previous impression (from ex-colleagues) was that it's quite an agressive company with very bad work-life balance, and culture.
- Is it wise to join Uber from Amazon as SDE in India? I am working in Amazon India for long time now and got an offer with 56% hike over TC. Uber as a company is making tons of losses. Will it be wise if I go ahead with my decision to join Uber in terms of TC? I don't have path to promotion to next level in Amazon and it might take 2-3 years more. Same
- vote Best company for long term payoff? If you wanted to dig your heels in and climb the ladder at a company for 10+ years, which would you guess would be the most rewarding in terms of TC and the quality of your exit opportunities (assuming you can survive said companies culture and expectations over that time frame)? Tried to represent
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and industry lounge. - Where to go after Facebook? I want to leave FB but it seems like everywhere else is a downgrade and Google which isn't has extremely slow growth and promo. So I'm stuck in a company I don't like. Any suggestions? Inb4 the Uber Bros come in, I'm not interested in Uber until Dara completely fixes the toxic culture.
- Dropbox and Uber onsite experience Thought I would share my onsite experience with dropbox and uber. Currently at FB E6 with TC ~570k. FB (7 YOE) is good but wanted to give a shot outside and see how things are (also nothing wrong to keep to those interview skills sharp) Dropbox interview process is fairly straight forward. Phone sc
- Accepting resume i feel sorry for victims from uber. here is a help i could offer: i can refer you, just message me. i can also help refer those who are seeking jobs. About instacart: i join instacart from tech giant. a lot of positives observed in this company. the leaderships are humble. culture is good. growth
- Indian Ladies Scoop and back seat I literally had an argument with one Indian lady as i only take a single person. I asked her politely to be seated in the front and still she sat on the back and literally told me she is not comfortable to seat with other men in the front seat. I, out of courtesy let her and did not cancel the ride.
- vote Travis Kalanick was a jerk or he was made a scapegoat after Uber 2017 events? Under Dara's leadership, Uber seems to have done well and earned the respect back for Uber in these 2-3 years. In 2017, Uber was fuck*d up, to say the least under Travis with sexual harassments, bro culture, his recorded fights with Uber drivers etc. Was Travis really a jerk and failed leader?
- Uber culture? Evaluating job offer from Uber. Money is good and work seems good. How is the culture? Many say it is better post Dara but a little skeptical. Those who joined recently, what's your take?
- Is it worth interviewing at Amazon ? Currently living in Seattle and world like to stay here. Interviewing with a bunch of companies located here (google, uber, Lyft etc.) Should I interview with Amazon as well ? From what I heard: I. Amazon interview is behavioral heavy these days, which is pretty boring, you can’t even use it as
- What's it like at Capital One? Recruiter from C1 hit me up, wondering how people there like it. I'm an L4 at Uber and I'm open to looking outside. They seem to have cool projects (Alexa, Eno, and the cafes). What's the culture like and how's the SF locations? Is the work as interesting as it seems on the outside? Obligatory: 26
- vote Uber vs Amazon vs VMware vs Bloomberg Uber: Position: Software Engineer - New Grad Location: Palo Alto Compensation: Base - 110k, Bonus - 15k, RSU worth 89k Team: New Mobility (Jump bikes and Scooters) Pros: Innovative Cons: Less compensation Amazon: Position: Software Development Engineer I Location: Seattle Compensation: Base - 120k,
- Uber engsec Those at Uber, there seems to be a trend (via various posts) of negativity towards engsec. Can anyone share in more tangible details what folks might be referring to? Culture? Low quality results? Poor partners? Engineering maturity? What do you think are some of the root causes? Have you noticed
- vote Airbnb vs. Uber SWE Offers I have offers from Airbnb and Uber. Both in SF 2yoe Uber software engineer II 152k base 13.5k-27k annual cash bonus 52k-105k annual stock refresh 50k sign on bonus 9600 stock units / 4 years at 409a price (I think this equates ~390k over 4 years. Correct me if I am wrong) Airbnb L4 SWE: 180k base
- sde 2 @ uber ATG Is it worth joining Uber ATG? How is the work culture? heard about layoffs as well. Is that common? yoe ~4 offered - sde2, TC 250K, bay current - sde2 @ amzn, TC 200K, seattle How much can I negotitate?
- Uber and Linkedin Onsites Hey Blind, I have two on-sites in two weeks with Uber and Linkedin for SE2/senior positions. I have solved 70% of the Leetcode problems for both companies and studied a book for system design and watched a couple of videos on youtube. Any advice on the remaining of the preparations? Also, if you h
- link Bozoma Saint John is leaving Uber 😭 I thought she can solve issues with diversity and culture in Uber. Where did it go wrong? https://amp.businessinsider.com/bozoma-saint-john-leaving-uber-2018-6 P.S. I think, she is hot 😳
- Is Apple a top tier company for Software Engineering, evaluating an offer? Got an offer 160/140/30 for ICT3 in Apple Media Products team. Don't have competing offers to negotiate much. How is engineering talent, culture, WLB, refreshers etc. at Apple compared to Facebook, GOogle, Uber etc. Please advise. YOE: 4 Tc:220K
- Uber culture Considering an offer from Uber. Is the culture as cut-throat and misogynistic as portrayed in the media? Any change (positive/negative) with the new CEO? Product Management. SF office. Thanks, fellas! 😉
- Company Alliterations Austere Amazon (door desks and bananas) Bungling Boeing (737 max fiasco) Condemned Comcast (ppl hate them) Duplicated Dropbox (services like file storage are duplicated by lots of companies) Eclectic Ebay (can find an eclectic selection of items on it) Fickle Facebook (social media is fickle) Glorif
- Uber vs Airbnb for Product Management (IC) Considering joining one of these. UBER PROS: Fast moving, was impressed by team’s expertise and ability to GSD, would learn a ton of best practices, problems are technically challenging, diversified CONS: Drivers seem perpetually unhappy (unclear if I want my career to contribute to underpaid jobs
- Uber vs Square Got initial numbers from both. Here's how they look - My yoe - 7.5 Uber ------- position - SDE 2/high L4 base - 160K rsu - 385K sign-in bonus - 25K Square ----------- position - Senior SDE/high L5 base - 170K rsu - 400K sign-in bonus - 15K There's still some room to negotiate
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and industry lounge. - Uber on-site reject - Where should I improve? Hello everyone, I had an on-site interview with Uber last week (for Sr.SWE role) and unfortunately I couldn't make it, recruiter got back to me after 3 business days saying it is a reject. I previously posted on tips to prepare (link to that post below) https://us.teamblind.com/s/0m4egEOa I had a
- Hellosign culture? Can anyone speak to the culture and work environment at HelloSign? What's it like to work there? How would it compare to other tech companies like Airbnb, Uber, etc?
- Zillow offer evaluation I have an offer from Zillow in Seattle for a non SWE, Operations role for a Manager's position (P4). Offer is: Base: $150k RSU: $180k over 4 years Sign on: $35k year 1, $30k year 2 s/o Other: no target bonus, refreshers and base hike based on performance. Interview went off well and offer was ma
- Non-tech, mid level professional - Cisco vs Tesla Hi, I have an offer from both Cisco and Tesla for a non-tech role (think program manager). Both roles are in the Bay, and Cisco's offer is 20k higher (was really surprised!). Cisco - collaboration, Tesla - Energy. How do the folks here compare Cisco vs Tesla - culture, personal work satisfaction,
- vote Airbnb vs Uber Offer Asked for y’all opinions earlier this week regarding Airbnb vs Facebook but I now have a harder decision. I have much more similar offers. I have 6 yoe with a TC of around 295k right now. Airbnb: (Started negotiating but there should still be some room) Lvl 5 200k Base 735k RSU with 1 year cliff 20
- Evaluating offer at Alphabet company I received an offer from an Alphabet company (Wing, doing drone delivery) 2 days back for a software engineering role. The recruiter mentioned that their levels are the same as what Google offers, so the the maximum they can offer would be whatever is maximum for a L4 at google. I have 2yoe after m
- Uber Jump product company culture/ interview tips Hi I have an onsite interview with uber jump for a product manager role. I would appreciate if someone can give me insight on what to expect in interview and hows the division doing ?
- How does the work culture and compensation compare at FB/Google/Uber/Lyft. Inputs specific to Seattle area appreciated even more. Considering the options available at Seattle these 4 seem like the top 4 contenders. Min requirement = better comp than an equivalent Amazon role. TC: 220, YOE: 9
- Uber teams with good WLB and growth I am a female and need suggestions for teams with good WLB , culture and growth at Uber. Also teams I should totally be avoiding? TIA