Google platforms and ecosystems

Dec 7, 2021 15 Comments

Hi all, I just got an offer from Google L3 (new grad). Product area is platforms and ecosystems. I'm a little worried because it sounds like super low-level/proprietary stuff? They make Chrome, Google Play, Android, etc.

How easy would it be to job hop and go back to more mainstream development (generalist/full stack/high level/web) after a few years in this org? Low level/OS is not my area of interest.

Any googlers, how is growth/promo/wlb in this product area, is it a good area?

Edit: for context, my other offer is FB to boot camp

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  • Google / Eng
    uEot34

    Go to company page Google Eng

    uEot34
    At L3, it really doesn’t matter what you work on. You’re going to be learning fundamentals that are the same everywhere.

    If you’re otherwise happy with the offer, work hard. Get to L4. Then take a moment to evaluate your career. It’s easy to transfer within Google, and having L4 Google on your resume will get you interviews just about anywhere.
    Dec 7, 2021 7
    • Google / Eng
      uEot34

      Go to company page Google Eng

      uEot34
      WLB is good generally at Google, and ChromeOS is the same. Sadly, there’s no oncall. I appreciated the extra pay check on my previous team. Although I’m sure there are a few teams who do have it. Googlegeist (happiness survey) scores are excellent across the org. Definitely ask to see their scores before you join a team.
      Jan 23
    • Intuit
      lbowei

      Go to company page Intuit

      lbowei
      @eUot34, thank you so much! I'm leaving my current company because of the endless sev2s during oncall haha.
      Jan 24
  • Google
    Gøõgle

    Go to company page Google

    Gøõgle
    I'm in P&E. Google is shifting its focus onto consumer products alot and imo its a high impact area that is growing.
    Dec 8, 2021 0
  • Oh damn, this is exactly the role I want. I'm trying to do low level and OS stuff. I wish we could trade 😂. Thanks for posting though because it gives me a little more info about the team I should target.
    Dec 7, 2021 3
  • Snap
    zWzt31

    Go to company page Snap

    zWzt31
    If is actually good to start low level in my opinion, you will have more insight than your peers when you work on higher level stuff later.
    Dec 7, 2021 0
  • Amazon
    y2k2022

    Go to company page Amazon

    y2k2022
    What was your sign on bonus please? I'm expecting an offer
    Dec 7, 2021 0