FAANG refers to five of the top performing technology companies: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. This term is primarily used in finance.

Can someone please explain why everyone keeps saying FAANG, not FAAMG?

Microsoft has the largest market cap of any company (4x Netflix), and evidenced the ability to diversify revenue streams unlike Netflix

like

Is FAANG recruiting really all that hyper-competitive at M7s? Friend said no-one was picked up at Netflix from Wharton last year🥺

like

Need a referral for FAANG companies for Developer roles! Please assist.

like

FAANG or PE Ops. I currently am in PE Ops consulting but have an offer from Amazon. Any ideas on what would provide more job security? Trying to decide if I should make a jump to FAANG

like

Context : planning to interview for FAANG companies and trying to prepare some stories. Can someone help Ideate how I may have done something as big4 consultant : Q1) Any examples of how consultants (technical ones, not strategy) have saved money for their clients and Q2) when you solved a problem through innovation?

like

How is nobody talking about how Netflix snuck its way into the FAANG acronym?!? They should be REPLACED!!!

like

How is FAANG in Europe? Might be leaving the US and Netflix has an opening

like

Do FAANG companies prefer creative resume layouts?

like

Best companies to try for operations / bizops? I know a lot of people talk about the faang companies but might be hard to move after just a year here ibm

like

How do you signal to FAANG companies to look at your LinkedIn profile? Only get other consulting firms viewing it/ reaching out for ops.

like

Sanity check me here, 🐠 - Ideal exit is FAANG, Uber/Lyft, or tech Product Manager. Should I take an Amazon Program Manager offer or keep looking?

like

Looking to make an exit to FAANG (mostly Apple, FB, and Google) into their RE teams. Would really appreciate any info/advice/referrals that could help make this happen. Thanks in advance!

like

What do you guys think of leaving and jumping to work for Microsoft? Do consider it on par with the other FAANG companies? In terms of comp etc.

like

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

like

Is Netflix really that prestigious of a company, or are they just included to make FAANG a more appropriate acronym?

funnylike
Share this 🔥 post

Can explain the Levels in FAANG companies? (e.g. L5, L6, L7) how do they correlate to consuming levels? what’s the minimum YOE for each?

like

What are good probable opportunities for TAS S&O-IT Manager with 10+ YOE? Can industry director level or higher FAANG (i.e. Amazon L7) is a realistic target or too much to bite?

like

Everyone talks about FAANG and often times it seems like they mean “Google” or maybe fb/amazon. I never hear about Apple. What are consultant exits like there? Anyone know someone who made the jump?

like

Do any of the FAANG companies sponsor new H1B visas? I am on L1 visa and want to change companies but see no option :(

I feel like Facebook needs to be removed from “FAANG” status and replaced with Salesforce, SAANG, or some other arrangement of the letters. Does anyone else feel this way?

likeupliftingfunny

Got an interview for a non-Tech role at Amazon Prime Video (data and insight). Anyone have any experience with the interviews for these roles at FAANG?

like

Received an offer from Facebook for a program manager role. However, I’d like to get an MBA down the line. Is Facebook a negative in apps given bad press, positive because FAANG, or neutral?

likefunny

My first call with FAANG. Have a phone screen with Netflix for their strategy and ops. What should I expect? Any tips on how to prepare?

like

How common are signing bonuses and/or stock when targeting industry roles at the Director/Sr Director/VP level at non-FAANG companies?

like

Does Netflix’s inclusion in FAANG need to be reevaluated?

like

WLB at FAANG companies? I've heard it can be bad, especially at FB, but mostly from engineers that aren't used to >40 hrs a week. Any insights?

like

Why is it really hard to get into the FAANG companies as a Technical Program Manager? Despite having proper coding skills? I have a feeling that these companies don’t prefer consulting exp at all.

When interviewing for FAANG companies do you provide the names of the clients you’ve worked for in order to make your experience more valid instead of saying “client” .

like

Will FAANG companies wait for you to finish recruiting at competitor or revoke your offer if you need more time?

like

Anyone have experience interviewing for FAANG companies?

Any tips? I have a phone screen coming up.

People who have (Ex McKinsey, Ex “one of FAANG companies”) on their LinkedIn title — you compensating for something rather 👌🏻??

likehelpful

Ugh, starting next week I’m going back to being unemployed for the first time in about 10-years. I’m not sure if I should go back into the Ad world or one of the FAANG companies.

FAANG fish - just got an interview from Facebook for a project management role. I've been looking for a change but not sure if PM is the route I want to go. Is this a respectable, well paying position

like

Anyone exit to FAANG with 2+ years of post-MBA exp. If so, would you be comfortable sharing the comp packages you received?

Companies: FB, Amazon, Apple, Netflix,Google
Roles: Strategy
Level: L5+

like

“The best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make people click ads” ~ Facebook data founder.

Is it wrong that we idolize FAANG? Should the govt intervene in business and privacy?

like

How does the vesting usually work at Faang companies with shares? Let’s say you get 250k in equity that vests over 4 yrs, are you entitled to 1/4 of that after a year?

like

Opinions on what happening with Facebook and their poor employee outlook? What will FAANG be if Facebook hits the fan? NAAG?

like

Netflix shouldn’t be considering in FAANG
Should be Uber or Microsoft instead
Change my mind 😉

like

What’s more prestigious: working at Deloitte or working at one of the FAANG companies? Which one is more lucrative?

likefunny

Related Posts

Hello! I’m currently employed at a FAANG company where things are looking like my role/team might be eliminated at the end of the year, so I’m putting out applications to get ahead of the curve. Can anyone from Amazon provide a referral? I have the job code ready and have already applied. Thank you 🙂

like
like

Been Interested in working at a FAANG for the past 5 years. I am a Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Product Owner. I never see many roles in those areas at most FAANG companies ?? Can someone help me out ? Is it a different title at those companies and are referrals needed ??

like

Guys, my Amazon BI Engineer Phone Interview is on Tuesday. Anyone has given BI Engineer Interview at Amazon or Any FAANG Companies? Would like to discuss. Please help. Amazon India Amazon

like

Hi all, my aim is to join one of the faang companies after two years. I want to dedicate these two years to attain whatever knowledge ia required. My skillset is currently java, springboot thats all. What i need to prepare to get into one of these top companies. Can someone elaborate the required skillset and how many interviews and what kind of interviews and so on.

like

For those who have worked at multiple FAANG companies, what are the biggest differences between them?

like

Which is the best company to work for amongst the FAANG companies? Best in terms of quality of work, employee benefits, pay, etc

Hi those from Amazon - just got an interview for start development manager position in London. Anybody been through the process? My first FAANG/MANGA interview! TIA

like

Anyone worked at multiple FAANG companies? I’m trying to choose between 2 and can’t decide.

like

I have 2 offers one from my Current company and one from Cisco my current company is giving 10 percent more than cisco Where should I go should I join cisco or stay in my current company( a small stablished startup )Considering my final goal as FAANG (similar) and I come from a Small College Cisco Amazon Uber Walmart

like

I am preparing for Faang companies. I am comfortable with Ds/algo but have poor knowledge in system design (LLD/HDD). How do guys who get the offers from these companies prepared these subjects? Please suggest any book /online tutorial recommendations?

Which of the FAANG companies have a better Work life balance and culture? Unhappy SM here who needs to switch cuz of the toxic work culture at D!

like

4YOE @Amazon & trying to lateral to a similar role @FAANG. Have my undergrad GPA (3.8/4) on resume from top 15 school but colleague says to take it off (looks silly). If it’s a good school & high GPA, why ever take it off your resume? Even if 10 YOE...can’t hurt?

like

When FAANG companies are hiring for UX Design positions do they count all of your general design YOE or only the YOE in a UX role ?

like

Can anyone provide a link or resources for best recommended resume templates for product managers trying to get into FAANG companies? Thank you!! 🙏🙏

like

Just want to cry out here.🙃

I'm not good at my tech stack. I've somehow managed to perform all my tasks without any escalation/blunders but that also by some help/googling.
I also managed to switch from an Indian mnc to a reputed company and now also somehow cleared a FAANG interview,but i know I'm not much knowledgeable in my tech .

I often fail at some interviews badly.
Not sure till when I'll be able to carry forward by this and the hard wlb at FAANG companies is giving me a fear.

likefunny

I want to work for The Walt Disney Company corporate offices. Anywhere. I don't care where there's an office. I want to work for that company. I don't know how to drive in rain or snow, but if they have an office in places that snow, I WILL MAKE THE SACRIFICE 🤣

But I still have questions though 🤔 -

What is the culture like?
What are the work hours?
Does Disney pay for relocation for new hires like some of the FAANG companies do?

@

like

Wanted to understand what happens in FAANG companies if H-1b visa runs out and there is no I-140 in place to extend visa beyond 6 years. Do they transfer the employee to a non-US office E.g. Canada? Does anyone here been through this scenario?

like

Meeting with a recruiter at one of the FAANG companies. I won’t be able to move jobs because of H1b /GC at least for the next year. Any idea if I should start off with that or should I just try to understand the work that they have been doing?

like
likehelpful

Additional Posts

Nagarro car rental
Hi Nagarrians, Can I give an account number of a different person and the bill/ RC of other?
I don't want to give the account number of same person of whose RC I have given..

Please help out a newbie here.
TIA

like

Does McKinsey insurance (USA) cover laser eye surgery?

like
like

I thought I really wanted to be a chemical engineer but the reality of the day to day has been disappointing to say the least… is this a common sentiment for a first job? Do I just have to keep going to get somewhere interesting?

like

How much salary is offered for PLM domain in pune balewadi by siemens with 5 years experience in c++?

like

I’m trying to fix up my resume to apply to other companies. It’s my first resume fix since college so I’m trying to see what to include/ take out.
1) Do I keep my internships? My leadership experiences in college?
2) How do I organize my engagement experiences - All combined bullets or separated by client?
3) How about my internal efforts? (I did 3 internal projects within the firm)
4) Education on top or bottom?

If anyone has a good resume example, please do share!

like

Anyone work in strategy and transactions analytics at EY? What is the work like on a day to day basis?

like

hi fishes

I had applied for the role of business analyst and have cleared one on-line assessment WHT could be the next stages any idea

What are tips/recommendations for a FET (frozen embryo transfer)? Any tests that you recommend should be performed? Any “home remedies” that should be applied? Some do/don’ts?

like

For anyone who has a consistent exercise routine can you explain if it has helped you manage your ADHD symptoms and all the different ways it has helped?

like

Random/odd question if anyone knows the answer: if you are a corporation in state A (California), can you operate as a sole proprietorship in State B (Massachusetts), and have your website list the name of your company and both states in which you operate? Asking for civil procedure purposes in Massachusetts and wondering if the State A Corp is an unregistered foreign Corp in State B that I can tattle on. Polling the audience!

like

Sunday Daily Quordle 160
6️⃣9️⃣
5️⃣7️⃣
quordle.com
🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜⬜🟨🟨 ⬜🟨🟨⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟨⬜🟨 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜⬜🟨🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜
⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟨🟩🟩🟨⬜
⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ ⬜🟩⬜⬜🟩
⬜🟨🟨⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜
⬜🟩⬜🟨⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨
⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

like

Hi guys,

I have my joining in
Capgemini tomorrow but I still haven't received my Resignation Acceptance Letter from my previous organization will receive the same on Monday. Will there be an issue while bgv tomorrow?

like

Honest advice please - do you enjoy this work, and why?

like

Any reco’s for custom printing on clothing/bags that can do full color?

Current IE here. What are some Time Motion Study Softwares that are out there and you use in your jobs?

like

Any suggestions about how to become a project manager or product owner from being software engineer, please?

like

Looking to connect with someone in a Supplier Compliance Manager role. What does your day-to-day look like? Favorite thing about your job? Worst thing about your job? Skills that are beneficial to touch-up on?

like

Hey Nagarrians,

I have a crush on a girl in our office...
We sat together earlier in March once in office, but didn't talked to her much as she was with her team mates(she is in another team/project)

We follow each other on yammer but not sure if she still recognise me.

How to initiate conversation virtually with her?

Help!!!

funnylikeuplifting
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal