Potential Google opportunity

Hi folks, I have a question. I recently got an opportunity for waymo to work as a TVC on a very interesting project for the self driving car. The thing is I was actively interviewing FAANG and I didn’t get results for Amazon and apple yet. For google I went to the pixel team and cracked every round, except one interviewer I had hard time understanding his accent and it took forever to solve the problem. They asked me to try again in May 2023. At that time, a third party vendor contacted me for Waymo opportunity and I did like 5 coding rounds and got the job. I accepted this job because my 60 day grace period was about to end and I have to maintain my status. Tencent didn’t file my GC and didn’t even care about filing one. It was super toxic but pay was good. I was losing my mind. I’ve been to waymo office and it’s very nice vibe with so many people working on campus and so far everything is good. Question is should I try for other FAANG/better pay opportunities or just focus on this contract job. Is there any chance I can get into Google or become a permanent employee at waymo itself. The contract is for 24 months but manager told me that there are couple of tvc who are hired as permanent employees before 24 months. I spoke to the TVC who are now permanent employees and said it’s been good and they liked it here. After 1 year they have become permanent. My vendor said they will file GC since I have a phd and have several publications and 2 US patents. So I’m at crossroads on what to do next. My first 3 year period for H1B is April 2023. Your words are really appreciated. #Waymo #google #tvc #faang #engineer #engineering #software #swe

Amazon Lechuga99 Aug 11, 2022

Use paragraphs please

Tencent ApKX75 OP Aug 11, 2022

Changed it ✔️

Oracle 3br8djk Aug 11, 2022

Ask your manager in waymo. They'll be the only one with actual power to fight for your FTE conversion, if they want you

Cisco upper-di' Aug 11, 2022

So u have contract for 2 years no matter what? Why won't u try your best for a year, c how it goes and then decide? U will have a year to switch jobs if needed. Also, there is only 2 GAMFA currently, as much as I know - Amazon&Apple.

Waymo pew🚨pew Aug 11, 2022

Working at waymo has been great, and the projects are quite exciting. As I would tell anyone in any company in your position, make sure your manager knows you hope to convert to FTE, so they can give relevant feedback to help you in that process. They will be the one to push for it for you.

Tencent ApKX75 OP Aug 11, 2022

Yes I did tell my manager from the time I interviewed with my manager and even on the first day I showed my interest getting to FTE

Waymo pew🚨pew Aug 11, 2022

Good luck! Hope you enjoy the ride

Tencent ApKX75 OP Aug 11, 2022

Will do 👍🏼