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Hi All!
I am currently a Senior Software Engineer(Backend) with 4 YOE. My current CTC is 21LPA (All Fixed) with additional Yearly bonus. I got a call from Google (Pune/Bangalore/Remote) for Software Engineer - Backend. I have the following doubts but any insights are welcome -
1. Does the lower designation offered make any difference?
2. Kinda ambiguous, but what kind of hike or ballpark pay can I expect?
3. Any similar interviews experiences or focus areas I should prepare for?
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Been in a similar situation and walked into an 8 month backlog of work. Leadership was a disaster and mid level business team was full of entitled lifers. I left for another opportunity after a year and am so glad I did.
Just remember the interview process is a two-way street and that you want to make sure you’ll enjoy working with these people.
Why would that be a red flag. If anything it shows they're serious
Had a previous experience where a law firm moved really fast and it ended up being a horrible experience. Had an in house interview previously that went to fast and there were red flags along the way. Not that it’s a universal experience. It just gives me cause to pause. I’m in a regulatory practice, so now I’m wondering if there is about to be piles of work when I walk through the door because they messed up 😅😬
Pro
If it was the first round with the screener that could have a fast turnaround and it wouldn’t be too unusual
Chief
This.
I would echo your concern because if they're moving that fast, what does it say about the role that you'll be stepping into and how desperate they are to fill it
Exactly! But, I will also say roles in my practice area can stay open for months. 😬
I would say not a red flag. After being in house, company hiring is much different than law firm hiring. Company hiring takes into account how long it takes the company to fill open positions, and HR or the hiring team has a lot on their plate and want to get things moved along quickly. Also, good candidates are hard to come by, and if they liked you, they don't want to wait and risk losing you.
This is a better sign on balance than a bad one. It means you’re moving on. Take the good news.
Found out it’s more so a part of their culture. Last interview is Monday 😅
That just happened to me. I found out I had a second interview the night I had my first interview. But they seem to have pumped the brakes after the second interview saying they are still early in the process and to be patient…not sure if that says more about a new hesitation about my fit for the role or their internal processes..
Interesting! I had this happen to me last year and they ended up going with someone else. I think it’s more about their processes imo.
Rising Star
Not an automatic red flag.
In house is terrible about interviewing/hiring. They don’t do it often so they’re inefficient and involve entirely too many people. We’re all busy doing more with less, so it’s rare for calendars to sync up.
It’s just as plausible that the hiring manager blocked off a window for interviews and you were the last one who made it past the recruiter. Or perhaps tomorrow is there only real availability for the next week, etc.
I was told it was the culture to be fast. I didn’t ask. They told me and used the interview as an example. So, guess I might have to get use to that!
For in house recruiting, there is no such thing as too fast (more like too slow). Be excited!