Google downleveled to L3 should I ask for more interviews?

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vd62:ha871

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vd62:ha871
Apr 7 61 Comments

I just passed the Hiring Committee review. Recruiter had said I got “Great Feedback :)” in the interviews and that they want to move forward with team matching. I had interviewed for L4 but the recruiter said I’m being leveled as L3.

I’m up for a promotion to L4 this half. But the problem is that post crash my stock comp is down ~40% and $FB doesn’t seem to be going up anytime soon.

Should I ask for another interview for being considered as L4 (is this even a possibility)?

TC: 167k post crash
YOE: 10 months (1 year in July)

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  • I dont think they will offer L4 with 10 months of experience
    Apr 7 9
    • Stripe
      AnonStripe

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      AnonStripe
      @Meta - ^ what Google said. I was at Google as well for the last 4.5 years until January and interviewed folks for 3 years of that time. The recruiter and interview coordinator provide all the details (resume + expected leveling for the interview) in advance because depending on the level, you will be judged differently in terms of expectations.

      When an interviewer provides feedback, they are specifically asked if they would recommend you at X level.

      They can optionally suggest a different level as well.

      Also 3-4 technical interviews (without system design) is also standard in many L3 pipelines.
      Apr 7
    • Meta
      vd62:ha871

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      vd62:ha871
      OP
      I was specifically in the pipeline for Software Engineer III. Which is L4 unless I’m mistaken. I was interviewed accordingly and performed accordingly. The only factor I assume is the 10 months but if that matters so much to google then I can stay at Meta.
      Apr 8
  • Breh how the fuck is this a downlevel when you don't even have 1yoe?
    Apr 7 7
    • Meta
      vd62:ha871

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      vd62:ha871
      OP
      Will definitely do the math taking this into account then, thanks.
      Apr 7
    • Just btw you DO want that unrealized loss if you're holding. You pay marginal on the RSU when you get it but then only cap gains tax when it appreciates. This only applies if you think meta will rebound and are willing to hold.
      Apr 7
  • Google / Eng
    LeeJaeDong

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    LeeJaeDong
    It’s not a downlevel. It’s just not getting upleveled.
    Apr 7 0
  • Google / Eng
    codebaboon

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    codebaboon
    It is practically impossible to get L4 with 10 months. People can stay in L3 for years.

    You need a PhD to get in at L4.
    Apr 7 0
  • I know people who got L3 with 5y of experience and they accepted lol
    Apr 8 4
    • Meta
      vd62:ha871

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      vd62:ha871
      OP
      See it’s because of clowns like you that they get away with it.
      I’m not a genius but I’m certainly not someone who’s just doing isolated tasks being handed by someone else either.
      Maybe if you actually valued yourself you’d see. Too bad you’re just here making snarky comments and not adding anything to the conversation.
      Apr 8
    • Google
      fjeivoaoed

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      fjeivoaoed
      Toxic Genius.
      Apr 8