Some wisdom to become high performer in Google?

Samsung / Eng
aoe2de

Go to company page Samsung Eng

aoe2de
Jul 1, 2021 17 Comments

Hi everyone,
I have just received L4 offer from Google for Android SWE. I am very happy and ready to do my best at Google. I would like to ask Googlers/ex-Googlers some nice tips to become a high performer in Google. I prefer genuine methods, solid steps to shortcuts (but it's ok if you can share some shortcuts 😀). I don't mind working hard to improve myself. I am studying these 2 books to solidify my software engineering skills before joining Google:
1. Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective
2. Designing Data-Intensive Applications

Please share your wisdom.

Thank you for reading!

Current TC: 85k usd
YOE: 5+

#tech #google #facebook #softwareadvice

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  • Don't think you need much TBH, attitude is 90% and you have a great attitude. Google is a bit slow and steady compared to others so you're a great fit.
    Jul 1, 2021 1
    • Samsung / Eng
      aoe2de

      Go to company page Samsung Eng

      aoe2de
      OP
      Thank you for your great advice! Actually, I had interviews with other faang too, but somehow I really like the vibe from Googlers.
      Jul 1, 2021
  • New
    griddle

    New

    BIO
    I'm a dynamic programmer!
    griddle
    Complete all the internal code labs. Read design docs for the main Google systems. Remember that there’s a Google way for everything.

    Google is very slow moving. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to be a great performer, otherwise you risk melting down from frustration.
    Jul 1, 2021 1
  • Google
    lcxt

    Go to company page Google

    lcxt
    Never "just fix it" or "just implement it"

    It doesn't matter how trivial. Ensure you have a full design doc, provide all options, gain broad approval, create timelines, objectives ext. Prioritize the work, then try to delegate to literally anyone else to show leadership.

    Google is mostly a political game if you want to be a "high performer".
    Jul 1, 2021 3
  • IBM
    :;

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    :;
    Can you talk about your interview prep and experience? Good luck.
    Jul 1, 2021 1
    • Samsung / Eng
      aoe2de

      Go to company page Samsung Eng

      aoe2de
      OP
      I followed normal path: train DSA, do LC, mock interviews, etc

      For L4 onsite, there were 3 DSA sessions and 1 session for Googleyness
      Jul 1, 2021
  • JUUL
    HitYourKPI

    Go to company page JUUL

    HitYourKPI
    Let me Google that for you, ha.
    Jul 1, 2021 0