Android at Facebook @Melno Park

Jan 21, 2018 7 Comments

How is work life balance of an Android developer at Facebook HQ?

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  • eBay / Eng
    seat

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    Why did you click on me 😡
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    Are they still hacking the VM to support their insane codebase?
    Jan 21, 2018 1
    • Facebook / Eng
      stuck@fb

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      FYI, Google has "hacked" to support multi-dex from Lollipop simply because this was actually a real issue. Facebook just hit it earlier.

      Also, when Google hits the limit, they bump it in Android or figure a os-level fix. When Facebook hits the limit - we have to hack VM.
      Jan 21, 2018
  • Facebook / Eng
    stuck@fb

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    Too broad of a question. We have a loooot of teams with Android: WhatsApp, Instagram, main app, etc; each has subteams, we also have a shit ton of infra teams.

    It really depends on the team and probably your level/skills.

    Most teams have on-call, but they are usually light and no off-work pings. Not usually a concern for WLB.
    Jan 21, 2018 0
  • I have heard that WLB in facebook in general is quite bad. Is it the same with Android teams? I have a offer as an Android developer at E4 level. Hence wanted to know.
    Jan 22, 2018 2
  • Microsoft / Eng
    @sb

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    Guys ... any other replies?
    Jan 31, 2018 0