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Hey Blind After Coinbase withdrew their offer last week, suddenly Google reached me and appointed a screening interview today. Given that I have 8 YOE, the assumption is that they target for L5. I never really applied for Google as I know their interviews are pretty rough. I always assumed only algo nerds can pass. And indeed they mentioned that the screening will be 3 coding tasks, 45 minutes. Kind of proves my point. Still want to try, after Coinbase screwed me over I am in a difficult financial situation. Looking forward for any advice/headsup on what to expect and especially how to prepare properly. Screening is in 3 weeks so time is of essence. L5 interview at G is going to be a carnage isn't it? Cheers YOE 8 Current TC £200k #Google #Coinbase #interview #offer #rescinded
I am no algo nerd, have less than 100 lc and got an offer from Google twice. You just need some luck
I failed Meta twice in fact. Both times they said coding was E4-ish while their target was E5. And I solved the problems every time
Meta doesn't care about your level for coding. Only system-design and behavioural look at your target level.
Btw what did coin base offer look like in London and what level ?
IC5, £250-350 based on performance. The contract was in USD, their default non-negotiable comp basically
Oh that’s a pretty good offer. I was waiting for the offer, when they announced a hiring freeze. Pity, as I could potentially use it to negotiate a better offer from other companies
Hey I don’t want to sound rude, but how did you ended up living paycheck to paycheck after 8 YOE?
I'm from a shithole country and was relocated to the UK but greatly underpaid as a tradeoff
Sounds like you're still winning.
Sorry to hear about coinbase. Based on my own interviewing experience, I don't think the coding expectations increase with level. System design and behavioral are more important for level setting. Coding interview at Google is always challenging though, I've had success with elements of programming interviews (+ leetcode for trending questions). Good luck!
Does FAANGs increase the level of difficulties for coding questions with YOE?
@micron - Meta doesn’t. Coding questions are same for E3+ The level decision comes from system design and behavioural interviews
Your salary will not increase much, L5 is 250 iish in london
yup this is true. You can push for ~280 if you have other offers and coming from one of the FAANG
My TC is 160k£ as Meta E5 :( I think I suck
Hey I have DMed you. Scheduled an interview next week. Any inputs would be really appreciated. Thanks 🙏🏻
There are multiple people in the same boat, can you pls share the tips / questions here if you don’t mind? That way multiple people don’t need to DM
Role?
They hire into a pool. So far they only asked what area I would definitely NOT work in
Did they reach out to you from the coinbase talent hub ?
Google has the most practical coin rounds ever. I have never practiced leetcode, and I was able to almost crack the 3 coding rounds, 2x45m and 1x1h. Almost able to, Because I got pushed to the final round that is hiring manager/team selection. All the best, don't worry if your fundamentals are clear. You will do good, just don't get nervous and breakdown in midst of the interview.
I meant algo, not coin 🥲
You must be the first guy claiming their coding rounds are easy hahaha. Are you 140+ IQ?
YoE has no relationship with Level!
So new grads can get L4 offers?
My assumption is that they have a target in mind based on your CV/YOE (as they are looking for specific levels when choosing candidates) but the final level is decided during the interview