BS from non-target university, I recently got a job as SWE at a tier-2 company. Although I am grateful to get the job, I would like to know what to do in order to get into FAANG in the next 1 year. Yes, it is about the brand. I want to build more self-confidence in myself. So I think of it as a personal challenge. Thanks 🙏 TC: 190K - 0 YoE Solved LC: 130
Get some yoe and build network for referrals.
Thanks! Is there any meetups that FB engineers usually join in the Bay?
Don't know. I am not from the bay.
Isn’t the point that non-mediocre engineers get in?
“mediocre” is not a static state. I might improve to become more non-mediocre. I’d just like to know what to do and guidance to a correct path.
Ahh, ok, gotcha.
Leetcode
What should be an ideal LC target in your opinion?
200
what company are you at? 190K TC @ 0 yoe is fang level.
A well-funded start up in security space.
How is your TC broken down? You are out earning some of the best entry level offers that I've seen unless 90k of that is options.
Does 190k include signon too?
I am an intern convert so no sign-on for me
That’s great. 190k start is great. Focus on learning and you should be able to crack a FAANG going forward. Keep practicing leetcode. Also, I know many in FAANG even at the big G and Amazon getting paid lower than me. So I am not sure if FAANG should be an end goal. There are many other cool opportunities worth exploring. I too left the Amazon offer on the table, as they couldn’t match any of my other offers.
https://www.rooftopslushie.com/request/How-to-get-into-FAANG---proper-plan-with-sources-241
Very big post