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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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Hi Fishes, Sometime back I was interviewed for Technical Support Job role in my domain. T1 went well. T2, in my understanding was better only (not great like T1 but not blunder. I felt it was nice and i replied majority of questions). They released the feedback after 10 days with "Not Positive". I am not totally sure with feedback as I replied majority of questions correct. I am being bit curious with "Microsoft" tag. What can be the reason?
Discussion appreciated.
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This kind of sounds like the end of Christmas Vacation, hopefully no plans for cousin Eddie to kidnap the boss and bring him/her over to your house.
Kidding aside, I’d be offended unless it’s been made know that the firm hadn’t done as well this year due to COVID or something else. That might make the change more understandable.
1 partner, 5 associates? What practice area is this?
Bonuses in small firms usually depend on how well the whole firm did that year. 2020 was a tough year because of COVID. I’m guessing the funds just weren’t there, since he’s always given you cash bonuses before. I’d only ask about it if you don’t mind seeming ungrateful.
I might inquire if cash bonuses are also expected as you are accustomed to receiving food only as a gesture or gift.
Talk to the partner! A lot of firms are hesitant to pay out bonuses or pay out only reduced bonuses because we don’t know how 2021 will be. I was in a similar position and I had an honest discussion about the change in bonus. I wasn’t complaining but I just asked for an honest reason and I also inquired whether my work product was lacking.