EP10: Bellevue Office, Seattle, Food in Vancouver BC | Days in the Life of a Meta Software Engineer

Welcome to episode 10 of my day in the life of a software engineer vlog series!
In this video you'll see me working at the Meta office/campus in Bellevue, working from home in Seattle and going up to Canada to to explore and eat in Vancouver/Richmond BC.
Vancouver Restaurants/Cafes Visited:
- Takenaka
- Whisk Matcha Cafe
- The First Dessert
- Malaysia St / Chirpyhut Fried Chicken
[instagram, keyboards, cameras, and more]
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[music]
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[chapters]
00:23 Thursday
00:45 Campus/Office Tour
02:14 Talking Over My Day
03:37 Friday
04:14 Lagree/Pilates
05:51 Saturday (Vancouver/Food)
[about me]
I'm Calvin and I'm a Seattle-based software engineer working at Meta/Facebook (at the time of posting this video) . I share content related to my life in tech (as a software engineer) and my hobbies/lifestyle.
#softwareengineer #dayinthelife #vlog #bts

[@calvinxli]

10th episode, hitting 10k subs, we've come a long way 😭 Big thanks to all of my subs who've been supporting me so far 🙏 I'm probably going to take a break from the work vlogs and try some other stuff. Let me know in the comments what you thought of the video and what you're interested in! As always you can find my socials, gear and more on my website: www.calvinxli.com/

[@mistahdieu]

Great job capturing Bellevue + Seattle, and describing what a day in the life looks like! I’m about to start my day in the life vlog series as well, def taking some pointers from you! Keep going!

[@ybibabi]

Really nice video! I am going to Meta Bellevue as well, and so looking forward to my new life after watching this!

[@brianruizy]

Nice and chill vlog, Calvin! I'm just like you, can't leave things halfway done haha. Congrats on hitting 10k 🎉

[@calvinxli]

Thanks, Brian!

[@benjaminkong123]

Sweet vid! Reminded me of my internship at Meta last year, good times ❤

[@tethron.]

Love it! beautiful office campus over there.

[@shahrizalarif9307]

Malaysia represent 😍😍 Nice vlog mate! Keep it up :)

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Another amazing vlog, Calvin! Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers from Brazil, mate!

[@andyackon2743]

you are a foodie and have been watching your content since yesterday lol

[@user-pb2fh4bc2k]

Hey Calvin! This video was another fun one to enjoy, I mostly enjoy when you take us (the viewers) with you to eat since I'm a big foodie myself heh. I wanted to ask if meta hires internationally or like from overseas as I'm a frontend engineer and I would love to work at meta someday. Also congratulations on 10k subs 🎉

[@calvinxli]

I'm sure we do hire internationally but I'm not sure about the state of things right now and the market is always changing. It's probably best to just check the job postings and speak with a recruiter. And thank you!

[@itsjustme684]

Hey future Food Review host. Happy to see your latest video. Guessed myself that you will have your dinner at Sisi Kay. You mentioned about pad thai or something in your previous video. And Takenaka sets are crazy reasonable. And im always about broth. Your noodles and the miso (if im not wrong) mustve been the best. And thanks for trying out Malaysia's place. I think the pandan "kueh" ou were trying was, (if its glutinuos rice, the white color one with pandan/green layer), its Seri Muka. If its jelly like, then it could be Tepung Pelita. Not that you need to know that haha. But Malaysia is proud to serve these as our delicacies. The rendang set however, wow, I thought you dont do spicy. And love the "approval stamp" at the end there. Cant wait for another one Calvin!

[@calvinxli]

I definitely do spicy 🥵

[@robertguzman5131]

Hey Calvin, I love the videos, however which keycaps are you using in the keyboard from your homedesk they were really cool!

[@calvinxli]

Thank you! They're EVA-01 (Evangelion) keycaps I got on AliExpress . I think I have them linked on my website.

[@Lee-ko9ub]

Thank you for sharing, I would like to practice my English skills a lot, Such day I have the opportunity to work in Seattle too.

[@StxtchKiss]

Congrats on 10K Subs 🎉 However, I always wanted to know where'd you get your zenitsu/gojo stickers? ^_^

[@calvinxli]

Thank you! The stickers are from saju studios!

[@maddielord6054]

Hey I’m curious about the Meta shuttle routes in Seattle/Bellevue. Do the routes have any pick up locations north of Seattle? Also, is parking free on campus or paid? I’m in team matching stages now and binging some of your videos to get an idea of Meta life.

[@calvinxli]

We do have some routes north of Seattle. You can probably ask your recruiter about the locations you're interested in specifically. Parking is free right now but it'll be paid soon 🥲

[@sdemockinterview322]

Brother, next time if you come to visit vancouver, give a shout out , would like to meet and hear more from you in person.

[@karygable9919]

Nice content. What camera do you use to capture? Do you always bring tripod with you?

[@calvinxli]

Thanks! I use three different cameras in this video. I had my selfie stick / tripod for just a few scenes. I don't usually bring it out. My gear is listed on my website at www.calvinxli.com/

[@callmeilham_]

New subscriber here👋 your vlog is inspiring me, thankyou !!

[@calvinxli]

Glad you liked it!

[@StP214]

Great Video Calvin. I would like to ask what keyboard that is that you use in your office space. It’s quite low profile and has a subtle sound which I like. I would like to have a keyboard like that in the office. Would you mind sharing the name of it? Thank you.

[@calvinxli]

Thank you! The keyboard is the lofree flow. I have a discount code for it on my website if you're interested in checking it out: www.calvinxli.com/gear

[@StP214]

@@calvinxli Thank you for your prompt answer. Wishing you the best going forward.

[@qdmezxy]

I am currently 15, and I've masted 5 coding languages, I wish to be a software engineer when I'm older do you have any heads up or what else I should be learning

[@calvinxli]

You could try competitive programming. Make sure to have fun and get some exercise you're pretty young. Also I wouldn't learn languages for the sake of learning languages.

[@Mnguyen92]

Focus on Ai coding now. The job market is switching right now in a fast pace

[@alexandrodisla6285]

You can start building projects. Whatever the field you chooses.

[@bobli9267]

Any opinions to choose between Oregon State like you or Seattle U for CS for a high school senior? Much appreciated!

[@calvinxli]

I don't really have a comparison for the schools themselves but Seattle is a better location imo

[@user-tm5vr1zb4m]

This is powerful content really gets the exposure of a day in a life. I would like to connect as for someone going back to school for Computer Science for either software engineering or cybersecurity.

[@duong7855]

How do you feel when using lofree flow keyboard for a long time ? Because I probaly in the future

[@calvinxli]

I like it a lot! It's probably the smoothest feeling keyboard I've typed on yet. I think it's especially good for work because it's much quieter than my other keyboards. Be sure to check out my website for a discount 😄: www.calvinxli.com/gear

[@blue0001]

At 3:40 you mentioned taking your roommate to Meta for lunch? What is the policy on bringing visitors into the office? I looked online at I found a bunch of different answers.

[@calvinxli]

The current policy is up to 20 visitors per year!

[@omar-elsayed6296]

Now people type at speeds exceeding 200, and I still look at the keyboard

[@stupit1679]

Great video! underrated content. i j graduated from a T20 applied to 500 jobs so far and not stopping until I get something. i love programming but, do you ever feel like this lifestyle lacks excitement?

[@calvinxli]

I don't think of my job as "exciting" but it's just one component of my lifestyle. Good luck on your job hunt!

[@stupit1679]

@@calvinxli Thank you so much!

[@barbarashirland9078]

When you told Alexa to turn on office, my Alexa apologized to me because she couldn't do that. hahahaha.

[@calvinxli]

😂

[@magoosalazar7840]

whats that keyboard that you use? custom built? if so what are the specs?

[@calvinxli]

Which keyboard are you referring to? I have my keyboards listed on my website btw at www.calvinxli.com/

[@jpenglish2542]

Congratulations brother, your life is amazing. I have a question, for you is better seatle or vancouver, which one is more beautiful?

[@calvinxli]

I prefer Vancouver personally

[@jpenglish2542]

@@calvinxli Yeah, is amazing. Thanks bro.

[@emmanuelezeagwula7436]

Where did you get that gojo sticker on your macbook

[@calvinxli]

Saju studios

[@remytomaz3335]

Olá, Calvin Li, tudo bem ? Você trabalha de Back-End ou Front-End ? Qual linguagem você utiliza ?

[@KanamachiMovies]

❤

[@shantanubapat6937]

Whats your average per week hrs you put in? I know some weeks it may be high and some low but what is typical average at Meta?

[@calvinxli]

The hours are usually reasonable but I've found that individual experiences don't really say much about the company overall, Meta or otherwise.

[@rutx122]

bro that's my dream, live in Canada and work as a developer, I'm working as a Frontend dev jr, I don't have a degree (I studying college online, still 4terms left). some day I'll be there living the dream:D

[@kjvenus357]

Nice Content! What Brown Jacket your using? Keep it up!

[@calvinxli]

Thanks! The jacket is from Uniqlo

[@qqqqq8883]

舒服😊

[@Menaka569]

calvin please explain about your studies what is the trick for find and quickly get in a job at meta please give us a explanation video about you. come on boys and girls hit like button

[@mariorous]

I like the keyboard, what is the model?

[@calvinxli]

Which one are you referring to? I have all my keyboards listed on my website :)

[@mariorous]

@@calvinxli the white keyboard you use for the office

[@POPtofu]

May I ask what's that keyboard you used lol thanks!

[@calvinxli]

It's the lofree flow! I have a link and discount code on my website 😁 www.calvinxli.com/

[@POPtofu]

@@calvinxli thanks!!!

[@user-vg2di2cn2v]

sir can you explain how to get a job in meta and lots of love from india

[@nguyenmaihuynhtrung4884]

Thanks for your awesome vlog 😊 Can I know name of your hair style 😂

[@calvinxli]

I don't really know a name for it haha I just find pictures and show them to the barber

[@curiosityseesomethinginter9116]

A Day in the Life of a Meta Software Engineer❎ Food Vlogger✅

[@itsjoseluis]

Just curious how much do you pay for rent?

[@calvinxli]

I personally pay around 2300/month

[@michleong26]

Wow you had Malaysian food! I’m from Malaysia! :)

[@calvinxli]

I love Malaysian food!

[@michleong26]

@@calvinxli think for USD16, you can get a bunch of food here at the hawker #foodcomma.

[@MomentswithNuwanthie]

You are very handsome and I like your height too, you are so tall! 🤗😀🥰 Waiting for more beautiful vlogs like this Mr. Handsome Engineer. 🧡💛🧡🥰

[@calvinxli]

omg thank you thank you 😃

[@MomentswithNuwanthie]

@@calvinxli 🤗😍🥰

[@josephmorales652]

I start in a month... The anticipation is killing me D-;

[@calvinxli]

Congrats :)

[@premv12]

Show anything other than only eating in upcoming vlog

[@neokibe7646]

The comment I was looking for, honestly it feels like majority of the content is eating.

[@fay9385]

I'm a software engineer working in Bellevue/Seattle too. It's nice to see what there is to do around the area (* ^ ω ^)

[@its_jei]

HOLD UP... Can you list the places you've eaten in Vancouver in the desc? Gonna try and plan a trip up there O_O

[@calvinxli]

Done 😀

[@its_jei]

@@calvinxlithank you so much!! ^^

[@kyparislol]

Excuse me if it’s rude, but how old are you? Your lifestyle is something I’m striving for (albeit on camera it might be romanticized). I’m just curious on how far you are on your journey from post-grad

[@calvinxli]

I don't think my lifestyle has really changed much since 25 or so

[@asirahmed4044]

1st View, i know its kind of cringe but always wanted to comment this. Love from India❤ aspiring to be a WEB3 developer would love to know your thoughts on WEB3 since most of the attention now a days is in AI.

[@calvinxli]

Hello! I like the concept of web 3 but I'm not educated enough on the topic to speak about it.

[@wussellcolvin]

Great Video! Hey are you able to give me any help at all, I am from Australia. My main account every time I try to log in now it takes me to a 'checkpoint', doesn't matter which box I tick, it does NOT allow me to get in - it says what kind of support do you need - Talk to someone | get tips and resources | I don't need support right now. Doesn't matter which box I tick I cannot get in. I have been trying to email, message facebook and no help at all. All I want are photos of my late girlfriend and I who passed away two years ago from that account and I can't get in. Is there any chance you can help, please. Thank you!

[@MrEllingtonTaylor]

Guy’s bus is way better than a Greyhound

[@8Trails50]

is the war room available for anyone?

[@calvinxli]

It should be reserved

[@amitkrpandey3487]

How is the opportunity for. Net developer in Vancouver?

[@calvinxli]

Idk I don't live there

[@takanoritoriyama]

@@calvinxli luckily he doesnt or all the food in this video would feel expensive to him making weak canadian dollar

[@user-sn4ke1oc7j]

Nice watches you got, can u tell the name?

[@calvinxli]

It's a junghans max bill mega solar

[@user-sn4ke1oc7j]

@@calvinxli thanks

[@Mnguyen92]

Thats crazy you only work with one small screen monitor to code

[@calvinxli]

My main office desk has 2 32" monitors

[@ymkekok2944]

I doubt it is but I really hope that thumbnail was a Beatles reference

[@calvinxli]

My friend mentioned the Beatles as we were taking the pic 😌

[@andyackon2743]

you should do mukbang

[@calvinxli]

Hm... maybe. I just made a second channel. If I do decide to do mukbangs I'll throw them up on there: www.youtube.com/@calvinxli_side_quests

[@kotadiyachaitanya7957]

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[@user-rw4tl5ld7s]

Hello, i want to be your friend

[@huangzeyong]

have you thought it is ashamed as a chinese in the USA?

[@calvinxli]

No 👀

[@jasonj8246]

is cs oversaturated ?

[@calvinxli]

I don't have a definitive answer for this but my understanding is that things pretty rough for junior engineers out there

[@ashishxog]

Do uh Have instagram??

[@calvinxli]

I do, you can find it on my website

[@jasonj8246]

how old r u ?

[@calvinxli]

31 as of today

[@kotadiyachaitanya7957]

Hii Sir do you need Video Editor? I can help you to save your Crucial time throughout my editing skills