Google L4 (down leveled)

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injH37

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injH37
Nov 12, 2021 18 Comments

I recently appeared for Google banglore interviews for L5, however the HC only approved L4 after all interviews feedback.

I havnt discussed about exact compensation numbers yet with them , but recuiter says that wont be an issue and they can match and even will give hike over my current salary.

yoe :11
CS2 at Adobe banglore
Tc: 80 LPA(Base + stocks)

Should I go with it or appear for L5 next year again?

Note: I am also expecting a promotion at my current org this year.

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  • LinkedIn / Eng
    faustus

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    faustus
    L4 at 11 years is a huge downlevel. Don't accept unless you are desperate to leave.
    Nov 12, 2021 0
  • Google / Eng
    no0m

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    no0m
    Don't accept L4. Just ask recruiter to either help with scheduling an additional round or move on and maybe retry after 6 months.
    4 to 5 will take minimum 2 years. I am sure you can crack the L5 interview in that timeframe.
    Nov 12, 2021 0
  • Apple
    justthink

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    justthink
    Generally download happens if you do not perform well in one of the rounds.
    If you think you performed well, take a counter offer and show that to HR. That would help.

    Btw, how difficult were the interviews?
    Nov 12, 2021 2
    • Adobe
      injH37

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      injH37
      OP
      Other offer can only be used to negotiate compensation at google not level. Level is only approved by their hc based on all interview feedbacks

      The problems were of medium level , but more importantly what I think is google looks for perfection in each round. If you answer 10 things correctly and even make 1 mistake, interviewer points that our in his/her feedback.(only my opinion)
      Nov 12, 2021
    • Apple
      justthink

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      justthink
      Thanks for the reply.
      Your opinion seems correct. 👍
      Nov 12, 2021
  • Adobe / Eng
    chefBezoz

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    chefBezoz
    I was CS2 at Adobe, currently L5 at Google. Yoe: 9. TC was similar to yours and I doubt they would've given good hike for L4, especially considering appraisal at Adobe is round the corner.
    Don't take L4, it's a huge downlevel. I'm not sure what's the process for asking additional rounds but I heard people do get option of doing additional rounds and clear targetted level later on. Talk to your recruiter. Don't fall for TC trap, you'll get better at L5 anyways.
    Nov 12, 2021 0
  • Uber
    the.Gary

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    the.Gary
    I’m in similar boat. When did you get your HC results? Did you mention you were interested only on L5 when you started interviewing? How were your interviews feedback?
    Nov 12, 2021 5