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Have you heard of people informational interviewing enough that a company creates a position for them (outside of early stage startups)?

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Senior Software Engineer at Taro Community2 months ago

I know typically at Taro folks ask questions about how to apply for jobs posted on the official website of a tech company.

Have you heard of people informational interviewing enough that a company creates a position for them (outside of early stage startups)?

Unheard of for FAANGMULA or other major VC backed companies or??

I think this would typically apply for senior software engineer, SVP and higher positions, but wanted to ask folks if they had experience with that, what that's like--how to negotiate for that. I do know few people who have done it, but they come with a high level of expertise and a high need from the company. Lots of jobs also aren't posted on the website and teams are also often secret at companies as well. Asking an 'in the know' / inner circle question.

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    Software Engineer
    a month ago

    I applied for a PM role once and they actually rejected me for the role but really liked my profile. The head of product basically carved out a MBA intern-like 6 month position for me. Ultimately they didn't have enough headcount, but that stuff does happen. Rare but it happens

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    Tech Lead @ Robinhood, Meta, Course Hero
    a month ago

    I imagine this never happens for Big Tech and unicorns unless you're like an L10 engineer at least (Fellow).