Comment Comment by scarface74 Maybe I’m either a cynic or a realist. But in my old age (49) I would tell in CS grad who wanted to optimize their compensation1. “Grind LeetCode and work for BigTech” (c) r/cscareerquestions2. Read through the leveling guidelines and figure out the politics of the organization.3. Get on the right teams so you can show “scope” and “impact”4. Get good at system design and behavioral interviews while you keep your coding interview chops5. Diversify your RSUs when they vest and save/invest6. Job hop when needed parent scarface74 3 years ago
1. “Grind LeetCode and work for BigTech” (c) r/cscareerquestions
2. Read through the leveling guidelines and figure out the politics of the organization.
3. Get on the right teams so you can show “scope” and “impact”
4. Get good at system design and behavioral interviews while you keep your coding interview chops
5. Diversify your RSUs when they vest and save/invest
6. Job hop when needed