Interviewing for an L6 front end engineer position at Amazon. Position is remote. Work sounds like it could be engaging and fun. Manager there is L6, so probably can’t interview for L7. Currently, L5 at Google, TC 350k. Manager is pretty flexible, but have hit a career plateau in my group. Is it worth considering Amazon? Sounds like WLB is worse and L6 TC might not match Google L5. Thoughts?
I am ex Amazonian - L7 PM. Please dont be stupid and go to leaving Google. Their comp sucks, wlb is shitty, and is full of tech debt. Is a true shit hole for a good engg.
I switched from G -> amazon actually. Google as a company just isn’t growing so it’s hard to find opportunities. Not saying there isn’t, but it’s difficult. Amazon is growing left and right and everywhere so I would say from that perspective it’s easier to grow @ amazon. I think amazon could match your TC, and for me they did, plus a 15k increase but I used “no free food and shit 401k match” to negotiate. If you want to grow these next few years, amazon can work. Culturally, polar opposites of google (slightly struggling here personally), but career wise I definitely get a ton more responsibilities. Another thing to consider is whether you’re okay with an ungrowing TC for the next 3-4 years and use that as a chance to grow into the next level (your TC will dip after 4 years and refreshers are not rly a thing).
I've worked for Amazon in the past and and with Google currently... Big +1 to everything above. Google is stagnant, Amazon is where things are actually happening and where you can get real experience and scope.
Didn't work at Google but Amazon is a shit hole no doubt. Maybe try Facebook instead. At least more money.
Does FB have any remote positions?
Check this https://www.teamblind.com/post/Remote-work-at-Facebook-swiWGyE3
Yoe?
15 yoe
15 yoe 350k? Seems like you’re underpaid at google.
No bro if you want WLB and a life of your own. It’s labor intense and robo company. On the other hand google is much more human company
Why not go to fb e5 instead?
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Have you tried other groups inside google? Would try there first