Hello Awesome people, I'm an undergraduate in my pre-final year. I recently did an internship @Google which went really well. My manager said that he might recommend me as L4 to the hiring committee. I know that in the usual scenario post grads join as L3 and doctorates join as L4. I want to know: can someone join as L4 SWE/SRE right after completing bachelors / masters? Has anyone ever seen such a case? If so I'd also push for starting as L4. Thanks 😀
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Extremely rare, especially because you're an undergrad. I won't count on that happening - your manager might be new. One possible exception would've been if you went to Waterloo or something.
Yes, even I think that would be a rare thing. My manager (L5) had 4-5 years of experience @Google. Sadly I haven't been to Waterloo or lvy league unis.
Yeah sounds like your manager just became a manager, so isn't too familiar with hiring and leveling process yet.
That’s amazing, will save you several years in your career, as you don’t have to promote from L3
Only if you’re good
That is possible
Yes. I know a person who joined as L4 right out of school.
Wow! That's great. Btw, I also know guy who joined L4 after school. But he told me that he was doing a part time job in a company during his school. So that counted towards his experience.