Been @ LinkedIn almost 6 years, currently SWE manager, worked on various parts of the stack but I enjoyed frontend the most. Been managing for 1 year and want to go back to an IC role. Interviewed with Google for L5 frontend SWE. Recruiter said interview feedback was good and we are starting team matching. I have 4 calls scheduled already with HMs: 1, Express — team focusing on apparel shopping experiences. 2, Chrome — full stack team working on the New Tab Page. 3, Product Infrastructure — core team building Angular Dart. 4, Geo — team building features to showcase businesses and other places. How is the work pressure in these teams? Which ones have best growth opportunities? Any team that stands out (good or bad)? Current TC ~ 390k Total yoe ~ 10 Don’t have google offer yet.
Unrelated question: curious why the move from management to IC?
I moved from management to IC because it's less pressure
I used to be happy and enjoy my work as IC. Now I’m always stressed out and I feel no motivation to come to work.