I had joined Amazon London 11 months back on L4 with 3 yrs exp but yeah compensation wise FB E4 is much better(around 40 percent more in FB) I like working in Java at Amazon with AWS and all with okay WLB but I have heared that FB uses Hack framework for most of it's Development and bad WLB. If compared Techwise Learning which would be better and which can be utilised in other companies or startups. I am confused should I continue at Amazon or try interviewing to FB. Can anyone list pros and cons working at both places apart from compensation.
How can people such a simple thing, tc or gtfo
Hey OP, which team in Amazon London?
Nice try, OP already told their level and time in the company, team name is sufficient to identify the individual
IMO, most of the stories n comments in blind are for US teams/offices. I assume things might be similar in terms of culture out of US too, though it would be interesting to learn about Europe teams and their differences. Which i guess might have been OPs intention too
Remember Amazon L4 is equivalent to FB E3-4, so you should be comparing at L5
Why would you want to stay at amazon with that offer? You're getting a promotion and more salary with fb. Take it and leave. Amazon is toxic.
In future may be after an year I may plan to return to India....I can do internal switch from India...won't be possible in FB
It’s only normal that E4 has higher compensation than Amazon L4 as the latter matches E3. E4 headcount has been limited, so it might be difficult to be hired at that level.
Hows the work in FB? What do u think if I plan to return India...Is the learning transferral in other companies?
It’s pretty good. Lots of opportunities for career and personal growth. If you grow into a senior engineer, the required skills are completely transferrable to large companies. Not really the tech stack to be clear, but from senior levels, other skills are much more important and transferrable.
If you join fb London in an infra role you write python or C++ (or rust or haskell).
Is it possible to apply directly to Amazon London from India or is it possible only through internal transfer? Can you please share the TC range for Amazon L4 and L5 in London?
It is possible. Many people have done that.
Rule #2 of Blind: If you are at Amazon, Leetcode and get out. Community has already spoken, check the snapshot below. Now Rule #1: TC or .. Your post doesn't mention the TC, add it
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