Very mixed range of skillset, experience, and intelligence
Very mixed range of skillset, experience, and intelligence
- The smart ones are some of the smartest teammates you will ever have.
- You will learn a lot.
- You get paid like a boss coming right out of school.
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The dumb ones are some of the dumbest people you will encounter (and may drag you down with them).
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Every once in a while, you may be put on a nasty project, sometimes by yourself, sometimes without any help, but they have expectations that you'll finish early.
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You will have to wear a pager and be on call some of the time. Some teams have light schedules, with one week per every 4 months, but some teams make you go on call one of every 3 weeks.
Don't let someone be a manager just because they have been there for 10+ years. If they're not fit, it's time to recognize that and either add someone else or just swap them.
Horrible management means capped creativity, which kills a product innovation team.
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Software Development Engineer I
Round 1: OA. Cleared in November 2024. No word until February 2025 when I was told I was scheduled for interviews. A week later, they wrote back stating that email was sent "by mistake" and should not be considered. Another recruiter reached out in
Software Development Engineer I
Before being considered for an interview, you will need to pass an OA. The interview process will consist of three interviews. * The first interview had two coding questions. * The second interview included two behavioral questions and a LLD qu
Software Development Engineer I
The interview process is too lengthy. It includes an online assessment that lasts for 4 hours, followed by a panel round consisting of three back-to-back interviews: one for LeetCode, one for system design, and one behavioral interview. My interview
Software Development Engineer I
Seattle, Washington, United StatesApril 1, 2025Round 1: OA. Cleared in November 2024. No word until February 2025 when I was told I was scheduled for interviews. A week later, they wrote back stating that email was sent "by mistake" and should not be considered. Another recruiter reached out in
Software Development Engineer I
Seattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 1, 2025Before being considered for an interview, you will need to pass an OA. The interview process will consist of three interviews. * The first interview had two coding questions. * The second interview included two behavioral questions and a LLD qu
Software Development Engineer I
Seattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 1, 2025The interview process is too lengthy. It includes an online assessment that lasts for 4 hours, followed by a panel round consisting of three back-to-back interviews: one for LeetCode, one for system design, and one behavioral interview. My interview
