Update: Got an L4. HC comment was System Design round performance was very good, but the question itself wasn’t big enough to justify for L5, so strong L4. Nothing I could do since the reason was the question, I guess I was never given a chance to aim for L5. Hi, according to my recruiter, all feedbacks for my onsites are positive, without a single red flag. I had 3 codings+1 system design+1 googliness. I had optimal solutions for all codings and I aced the system design and googliness. I was able to answer all follow-ups in all interviews. HC is reviewing my package. I have worked at microsoft for 6 years since graduate from university (BE), promoted to senior (L63) a year ago. I really hope that I can get L5 offer, what do you think the chance is here? L4 or L5? I will get the results pretty soon, in days, but I cannot resist posting on blind to get more opinions. I only care about level, not so much about Tc, so let’s not discuss here, I can share after I got the final offer, but no need to discuss. Thanks in advance! ps: this is Google outside of us (please let me not disclose the exact location since it is a very small world).
Sounds like L5. Should've asked your recruiter, there is always a target level before the interviewing even begins.
I did. Mine said it will be either L5 or L4 before and after my interview, but never been specific. I told her I wanted to target L5, but she just implied it wouldn’t be my decision. Still, I felt they targeted me for L5 because of System Design and my background. And since after the interview, she told me it will L4 or L5, so I guess it is more likely to target L5 then down to L4 (if System Design was bad) than L4 then up to L5. Thanks anyway, I guess I will just wait for a couple of days and see. If I got an L5 I will surely join, if not, I may just consider my Indeed offer.
Hey when did you attempt the on-site interview and when did you hear back from the recruiter
I got a competing offer from Indeed, so it was quick. I did the onsites on 4 days ago (Monday), heard back in the same day, and recruiter told me she submitted my application to HC as soon as all interviewers submitted all their full feedbacks. and results should come out within this week (may be Saturday due to time difference). So far, after receiving all reviews, she told me there wasn’t any flaw she (as a non-tech person) can spot. So I really hope I can get an L5 without being low-balled like many others reported. I will report back here when I got the result.
Updates?
I have my on-site in a couple of days, any advice? L4
Generally what is the process? How many should be strong hire out of 5?
Sorry for off, but how many LC problems have you solved and in what time range? How many attempts at G before the offer? Thanks. I wish you L5 ;)
I did around more than half of LeetCode algorithms section in 3-6 months. My first time since I graduated and joined MS.
Wtf! you really did 600+ leetcode as prep ???