YE: 20+
TC: ~120k
Age: 44
I live in the middle of nowhere rural. I've done everything from satellite communication, firmware, robotics, 6 axis CNC/PLC, 3d printing, CTO, front end, back end, mobile, web, VR, etc but always for local companies and just referrals and never much Money, but better than average for my area.
I stumbled on a local guy who visited from Bay Area and told me the crazy salaries. I've been reading here and it doesn't seem real. I fixed up my resume and after 4 rounds of interviews have a standing L6 full day interview with Google but I'm afraid to pull the trigger on it. They're talking about 4x my typical salary minimum. Even L2 Guys make more than I do and L7 is possible but unlikely if I do well.
I've never heard of leetcode or any of this stuff. I just been building electronics and software since I was 12. I have no formal training but a few decades of experience.
I have kids in high school so I can't move for another year or two with custody issues..., but I haven't been in computer science classes for 20+ years, no degree. Is it actually possible for me to earn these crazy salaries or is there ageism going on?
Where do I begin?
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You should also brush up on systems design/architecture and behavioral portions as well.
There’s no ageism for FAANG unless you’re trying to apply for L3 or L4 with tons of years of experience, in which case it’s really your high YOE rather than age.
After you practice and confident you can pass, I’d say go for it.
Not worried about behavioral or public speaking, I train people for startup porch competitions and teach at the local college occasionally so I communicate well enough.
Is there standard for behavioral stuff too? Or do you mean just not being a boring person kinda thing?
If you think behavioral is just a personality test, you will likely fail or be downleveled significantly. It’s about them gauging your competency on previous projects/situations, I recommend practicing it.