start up for fast promo, or FAANG for early reputation?

Apr 12, 2021 3 Comments

I believe many people may have to make the same choice between start up and FAANG companies. For example, one of my friends back in college has already been promoted to Sr. PM at Tesla within 2 years... But that's quite impossible at any of FAANG companies. However, it seems FAANG companies grant title more seriously and rigorously based on YOE and interview performance...
If you got the choice, would you choose start up for fast promo or FAANG for early reputation?

#faang #career #google #tesla #startup #tech

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  • Epic / Eng
    judithe

    Go to company page Epic Eng

    judithe
    FAANG and always be interviewing for the next step
    Apr 12, 2021 0
  • Twitch
    mqxq45

    Go to company page Twitch

    mqxq45
    Startup's title inflation only makes sense if your startup makes it or get acquired (e.g., you are an early employee at Uber or Airbnb, your higher ranking title gains credibility because your company is doing well). If your startup doesn't make it, you will experience title deflation when you join a bigger company
    Apr 12, 2021 1
    • Epic / Eng
      judithe

      Go to company page Epic Eng

      judithe
      Yep, I've hired many "Senior" SDEs from startups as L4 at Amazon

      Hell, one was "Principal Data Scientist" at 2 yoe and didn't even pass the phone screen for L4
      Apr 12, 2021