Startups vs Big Tech Company as a Software Engineer (Interview Process and Career Growth)
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I brought on the CEO of Formation (an ex-Facebook software engineer) who helps junior software engineers progress and prepare for mid to senior level interviews. She had a ton of expertise and experience to share with the industry. We talked about the different types of software engineering teams, at different sized companies, and how to prepare for them. If you find yourself nervous in interviews and don't really know what employers are looking for, this section of the podcast should be really insightful for you. She also shared what the progression to becoming a senior software engineer looks like at these different types of companies. We not only talk about how to prepare in the short-term, but also paths you can take for long-term career development as a software engineer. This podcast episode was packed with experience and advice. I hope this helps!
Topics and Questions:
0:00 - Who is she?
5:35 - What are some of the common mistakes engineers make in interviews?
12:38 - What should you do when you start becoming really nervous in the interview?
16:31 - FAANG is only mid-level in terms of interview difficulty!? (strongest engineer teams are typically at smaller companies)
23:36 - What does it really mean to become a senior developer? What’s that progression look like?
30:06 - Does working just at a startup limit your career growth?
35:28 - What are engineering managers at startups looking for in their interview process compared to much larger companies?
38:04 - How do I figure out what type of company is the right fit for me? (startup vs FAANG)
50:12 - Final piece of advice for aspiring developers
52:51 - How to reach Sophie and more information about Formation
Host/Guest:
Don Hansen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donthedeveloper
Sophie Novati - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophienovati
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