What level should I target at FAANG?

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Ashlawn

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Ashlawn
Aug 31, 2019 16 Comments

15+ YOE, Tech Lead/Senior SDE, averaged $110k TC over the past few years.

I have led teams, mentored engineers, and founded projects that have kept companies afloat through hard financial times. Some management experience as well.

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TOP 16 Comments
  • Uber
    ice blast

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    ice blast
    L5 if you are lucky. Likely L4. FANG greatly devalues experience at other companies as titles don’t mean much there.
    Aug 31, 2019 5
  • IBM
    zeLF33

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    zeLF33
    @Ashlawn “kept companies afloat through hard financial times”........were you compensated well for that level of contribution?
    Aug 31, 2019 2
    • Wikia
      Ashlawn

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      Ashlawn
      OP
      Lets just say that TC maxes out at around $125k at the current place and I am a fool.
      Aug 31, 2019
    • IBM
      zeLF33

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      zeLF33
      That’s what I hate the most. When you pour ur heart and soul, make significant contributions to the company but you don’t even get rewarded adequately !!
      Aug 31, 2019
  • Google / Mgmt
    Bingpot

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    Bingpot
    5 is what you'll likely be put into at G for management. Pure SWE, depends on your leetcode and demonstrated success, but 5(Sr) is still way more likely than 6(staff)
    Aug 31, 2019 1
    • Wikia
      Ashlawn

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      Ashlawn
      OP
      I am trying to stay pure SDE/SWE, but I keep getting recruiters banging on my inbox for management. Might end up that way if I keep I fucking up Leetcode stuff in interviews.

      I appreciate the advice!
      Aug 31, 2019
  • L6
    Aug 31, 2019 0
  • NetApp
    296106

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    296106
    Lowest level. faang don't care about your past.
    Aug 31, 2019 0