Reputable companies that get you noticed by FAANG

New / Eng
insertanam

New Eng

insertanam
Aug 1, 2021 17 Comments

Having only a BS degree and a few years of experience at no-name companies in a 3rd world country (recently moved to Europe for a job) never help with securing interviews at FAANG (Amazon is the only exception).

With that being said, what reputable companies will I be able to join that can help boost my resume for FAANG in the future?

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  • Amazon / Eng
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    Go to company page Amazon Eng

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    Amazon
    πŸ˜ˆβ˜ οΈπŸŽƒπŸ•ΈοΈ
    Work at amazon first, you'll get everything else
    Aug 1, 2021 3
  • Google / Eng
    67ssgf

    Go to company page Google Eng

    67ssgf
    Make significant contributions to relevant open source projects (especially those owned by faang).
    Aug 1, 2021 0
  • New / Eng
    6feet3inch

    New Eng

    6feet3inch
    any startup above Series-D should help with that
    Aug 1, 2021 1
  • New
    wvwf44

    New

    wvwf44
    I worked at no name companies and then got a job at AWS, now I get a ton of recruiters reaching out and plenty of job opportunities with it on my resume
    Aug 1, 2021 4
    • Apple
      uIod08

      Go to company page Apple

      uIod08
      Where do you work now? How long did you work at AWS? Why you left?
      Aug 2, 2021
    • New
      wvwf44

      New

      wvwf44
      I work at an AWS partner that I would rather not name. I worked at AWS for a little under 2 years and it still helps a ton having it on my resume. I left due to the Amazon culture. It’s very β€œcorporate” and they are big on monthly metrics and goals to the point where it was stressful and all you would hear about. Quality of work would get sacrificed to meet goals and that’s all they cared about. It’s not as bad as working at Amazon.com but still not great

      It was a great place to learn, but I could not imagine staying at AWS/Amazon for my entire career. Some people like that type of stressful environment and thrive in it, but it’s not for everyone. If you put up with the BS at FAANG/Amazon, you can make bank

      I would rather make less money and have better work life balance and be happier
      Aug 2, 2021
  • Google / Eng
    sandia

    Go to company page Google Eng

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    Micro Focus
    sandia
    This is almost like recommending your crazy ex to someone.
    Aug 1, 2021 1
    • New / Eng
      insertanam

      New Eng

      insertanam
      OP
      I mean if it's the only option
      Aug 1, 2021