Smart Team, Toxic Politics
Smart Team, Toxic Politics
Smart coworkers and perks to work for the company.
Merit-based until you get to levels 65 and 66, then politics and in-fighting shunt your growth.
Culture used to be the key, but too many from Meta and Amazon are creating chaotic work-life balances. Additionally, growth at 66 and 67 is not just through smart and hard work, but also through sycophantic "pat on the back" relationships, based on how some groups view you instead of your real impact to customers.
Find someone who has vision on security to create security products. Additionally, focus on security practices in the design phase, not when there is a breach.
Worst security products among any company.
Additionally, after letting go of talented employees in RIFs, opening new jobs instead of retaining them will derail your morale in the long run.
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I spoke with the Hiring Manager for the V*** E***** team. The call went well and concluded with a question about my interest in pursuing the role. It's an obvious yes from my side. Despite multiple follow-ups after the initial conversation, there wa
Principal Software Engineering Manager
Four rounds, mostly focused on previous experience and "how would you deal with a situation" questions. Overall questions covered: * System design for distributed systems * People management * Conflict resolution * Project management * Technical exc
Principal Software Engineering Manager
Some scheduling challenges, but overall a straightforward online process. Had a screening round and then 4 rounds were assigned with varied topics ranging from people, team management, technical skills, and system design skills.
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United StatesJuly 17, 2024I spoke with the Hiring Manager for the V*** E***** team. The call went well and concluded with a question about my interest in pursuing the role. It's an obvious yes from my side. Despite multiple follow-ups after the initial conversation, there wa
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