Tech IndustryMay 26, 2019
Jet.comDOiF17

Citadel/Instagram/Netflix choice

EDIT: Choose Netflix Recently got offer in these three. Netflix is in bay area, the other two will be in NYC. TC is similar but with different stuctures. Citadel HF: backend developer position in hedge fund department. Comp is heavy on bonus. Instagram: E5 with top TC with structure you can expect with other fb offers. Netflix: All cash. Backend position on media platform. I'm seeking advice/perspective on the growth potential of me as an employee and the whole company, and also on the location between bay area and nyc. I also have some specific questions. For citadel: There is no performance multiplier on bonus, I woud like to know how the bonus target for swe role will be adjusted for next year if I'm a top performer this year? For facebook/instagram: What does the wlb look like in NYC office? I heard nyc office is going through a big expansion. Is it true? For netflix: How is the internal mobility look like? There is just one level in netflix. If in the future I want to move other companies, will that hurt my package and leveling in new company? If someone has experience in two or all three these companies, and can share some comparison, that will be super helpful for me. The technical challenges in these companies look like at the same level of interest to me. For the next 5 years. I would like to focus on learning technology/practices and eventually shift focus to engineering management/ run my own startup. P.S. 4YOE with bachelor degree, married.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Cannabis May 26, 2019

Mind sharing Interview prep details?

Jet.com DOiF17 OP May 26, 2019

Will do in a separate thread

Apple ct.Thanos May 26, 2019

Is there a thread yet :D

Uber ✅📝 May 26, 2019

Offer details please.

Jet.com DOiF17 OP May 26, 2019

400K to 450k

AQR auroraz May 27, 2019

Wow that’s cray with 4yoe bachelor’s. So you’re only like 26? What’s your field, is it ML?

SAP OiAt12 May 26, 2019

TC or GTFO

Uber rRrRebU May 26, 2019

TC or GTFO .... share breakdown

Jet.com DOiF17 OP May 26, 2019

don't want to show the breakdown since I know the recruiter is on blind. TC breakdown is also out of picture in this discussion.

Proofpoint VFao62 May 26, 2019

Getting e5 with 4 yoe is quite exceptional. Mind sharing some tips?

AnchorFree 🍪 cookie May 26, 2019

+1 , please share! (12yoe, 170 TC)

Yandex LaskoviyMishka May 26, 2019

Do you have competitive programming background?

Jet.com DOiF17 OP May 26, 2019

No such background. CS major in college though.

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numaye May 26, 2019

What is your background?

Google Pqmz May 26, 2019

Don't take Citadel with these other offers. Engineering is a support function. NYC isn't even the HQ. All three are known to be stressful churn and burn places, but the degree may differ. Bay Area vs. NYC choice could be based on your lifestyle preference.

Jet.com DOiF17 OP May 26, 2019

Thanks for your opinion. I understand engineering is a support function in citadel, but do you have some insight into the technology used there?

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nickle May 26, 2019

Citadel tech just as good if not better, more prestige too

Facebook Haggle May 26, 2019

How’d you get senior offers with 4 yoe? I can speak to IG in nyc. We’ve got a pretty good culture here. We have happy hours often and have the nicest floor in fbny with a smoothie shop on the same floor. Office is central in nyc. Also We’re opening up more floors.

Jet.com DOiF17 OP May 26, 2019

Thanks for sharing this. I will cover your question in another thread about interview preps/reflections.

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Scurvy May 26, 2019

Is Citadel first year TC guaranteed ??