FB E4 (top of the band) to E5 promotion time?

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ighy

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May 29, 2020 57 Comments

Got an offer for FB E4 (165/360/75). From the other posts in blind, this looks like a good (top of the band, if not max?) offer for E4. Recruiter also told me that the interview feedback was very positive and they expect me to get promoted in 1 or 2 cycles.

I want to hear from folks who got in as E4 with a good YOE (> 5 years) and made the transition to E5. How much time did it take for the promotion? What are the key things that FB looks at for this transition? Should I trust the 1-2 cycle promotion timeline given by the recruiter?

TC at Amazon: 200K
YOE: 6 years + Masters

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  • Facebook
    ๐Ÿฆ‡ soup

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    ๐Ÿฆ‡ soup
    Took me about 3 years after joining as E4 with top of band offer and 4 YOE. Being โ€œtop of bandโ€ has zero influence on promotion timeline.
    May 31, 2020 5
  • Google / Eng
    ggv

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    ggv
    Don't believe anything the recruiter says. Make your own informed decision. Ask to talk to the HM, and their skip. Find out how many people they have promoted from E4 to E5 and how long it took. Ask what made them E5 material.
    May 29, 2020 0
  • I joined last year with similar offers and 5 yoe before. It depends on performance but assuming you do good like EE then 2-3 halfโ€™s is possible.

    I would say donโ€™t concentrate to much on level. From my personal experience it is good to come at lower level with better salary.

    When I select FB officer, I had another offer with better level and slightly better pay like 25k. After talking to people I know at both companies decide to join FB and by looking at my salary growth I am glad I did that.
    Jun 23, 2020 6
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      Jun 23, 2020
  • It's a top L4 offer, but don't be fooled by recruiters BS. They don't decide when you promote.
    May 29, 2020 0
  • Amazon
    zerty

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    zerty
    33 months is the worst case. Average would be around 24 I guess. You can definitely aim for 12 or 18. Even if it slips to 24, are you loosing much in the long run?
    May 29, 2020 1
    • Amazon
      zerty

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      zerty
      Also, FB comp is outright better than your Amazon comp.

      Amazon: this year = 200, next year (letโ€™s say Amazon had a massive stock growth and you got a TT) = 250. Total 450.

      Facebook: this year = 330, next year (letโ€™s say FB had the worst year with 20% stock down) = 237. Total 567.

      No reason to contemplate on the offer!
      May 29, 2020