How to get into one of these companies? Do I need to get a referral from someone who works there? I have a lot of DoD experience and clearance but not a SDE (as I am not working on cutting edge so I won't be able to compete ). Not sure what other jobs besides SDE I can do as I have a lot of analytical skills etc. Where do you look for FAANG jobs? |
Have you tried their websites? Or did you not find jobs listed that match your interest/experience? |
It seems like there are a lot of SDE jobs but I have old skills for that job. Maybe I should look under people jobs vs engineering - I might need to start at entry level due to competition and work my way up. |
"Hell, I could never work for these companies because none of them will hire me". There, corrected that for ya! |
| Director software 180 base, 90k bonus |
Defense pays like crap |
They will never hire someone over 30 for entry level. |
| Bothbofnuanare in tech. Income has wild swings. 500-850k combined HHI |
Why? I can understand why not Facebook or Amazon, but why not apple, Netflix or google? Also, swimming in money can overcome a lot of issues.
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| $250k 180 base rest is bonus and RSU. Hubby $450k. Both Directors at Tech in Austin |
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What are some non-tech jobs in tech companies that pay well?
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For the low pay you even have more lower stress. Teams of senior engineers would literally do a weeks worth of work in a few hours. The rest of the time spent talking about DIY projects. Sometimes I wonder if I made the wrong move for 3x the more pay for 10x the more stress. |
| A former boss of DH is now at Amazon. He's tried to poach DH but he's very happy where he is currently. Definitely easier if you know someone but you don't have to know someone. |
| Find people who are already in FAANG to refer you. They would be more than happy to do so because they can get referral bonus. It's almost like a side gig now, I know people who would split 50/50 with you. |
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220k - 6 years of exp
150k base, rest is made up of RSU that vest this year and bonus. Amzn |