Good Pay, High Expectations
Good Pay, High Expectations
They're going to pay you well compared to non-FAANG, and help you break into FAANG. The culture resonates with a specific kind of person that would thrive long term (but these people are rare).
High expectations, long hours, corporate bureaucracy
Engineering is not just code. Consider that you can engineer leadership structures, incentive structures, and culture to make things better without losing productivity (it might even boost it).
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Software Development Engineer (SDE)
I applied online. The process took 2 months. First I received an online assessment which had 2 LC questions (one easy and one medium). The technical screen consisted of 2 LC questions again, but this was a live coding round, and then I progressed to
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
The interview process is typical but comprehensive. It focuses on the vaunted Leadership Principles and evaluates behavioral and technical acumen. Be prepared on algorithms and system design. Also, look back to your experience on deliverables you h
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
It started in January and ended around May, so it was a pretty long process. It had a recruiter screen, an online assessment, and a loop. Interviewers were friendly and helpful throughout the loop. For LeetCode questions, I prepared using Amazon-ta
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Seattle, Washington, United StatesApril 15, 2026I applied online. The process took 2 months. First I received an online assessment which had 2 LC questions (one easy and one medium). The technical screen consisted of 2 LC questions again, but this was a live coding round, and then I progressed to
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Seattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 6, 2024The interview process is typical but comprehensive. It focuses on the vaunted Leadership Principles and evaluates behavioral and technical acumen. Be prepared on algorithms and system design. Also, look back to your experience on deliverables you h
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Seattle, Washington, United StatesJune 16, 2025It started in January and ended around May, so it was a pretty long process. It had a recruiter screen, an online assessment, and a loop. Interviewers were friendly and helpful throughout the loop. For LeetCode questions, I prepared using Amazon-ta
