Why You Should Work At Google And Facebook (as a software engineer)

[@kevinfortier556]

After watching this video i decided to sign up for google as a software engineer. I selected the 200k/year salary option. Not sure who to give my sign up forms to so i will just show up at the office on monday. Thank you Clementron (transformer version of his name).

[@clem]

😂😂The comedic gems you find in the KZbin comments section are seriously unrivaled!

[@hat_awesome21]

@@clem hey clement , i don't know why u ignore this question , . can i run my own " tech startup" along side working at "google(faang)"{say i am building a search engine/ ecommerce website } ? will google take over it ? like how you made algoexpert along side working at google&facebook ?

[@kevinfortier556]

@@hat_awesome21 the probability of getting a job at a fang company is very small. The probability of starting a successful company is also very small. The probability of getting a job at a fang company and starting a successful company is extremely small. I don't think you should be concerned about google stealing the product you are building. Google, and likely no one else, cares about the product you are building. Welcome to harsh reality of creating a startup.

[@blasttrash]

@@kevinfortier556 Google will simply acquire it lol if its interesting to them

[@hat_awesome21]

@@kevinfortier556 see first of all , i am not talking about , do i have potential to do it , what i am talking about is , is it #legal to do it , let's say if i run a startup by putting a puppet to my friend and i am building it once after my job at google gets over i.e weekends and evenings , so will my final question is will google take over it if i didn't use it's machine , internet reimbursement etc , and did it by myself , is it allowed ?

[@TopBagon]

Ah I almost rejected my invitation from Google. Thanks for saving me

[@jaimeojeda4780]

Why?

[@gauravbuche7211]

😂

[@JeffinColorado]

@@jaimeojeda4780 whooooosh

[@ItsYourBoyMRAR]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jaimeojeda4780]

@@JeffinColorado dang it I never thought I would of gotten wooshed ☹️

[@PerfectPill0ws]

"Didnt want to work at google because they had to work on an angularJS codebase." Sounds like Ben Awad

[@litDevYT]

Careful dude , hes engaged to React Js. You don't want to messup his life.

[@satvikreddy8662]

True, don't be a carrot farmer

[@LK-cl6jj]

Hahahahhahaha so true

[@Emily-fm7pt]

Thats facts though I really do want to work at facebook just for react.js

[@briandesign]

Next video "Which FANG company has better food perks"

[@Emily-fm7pt]

It depends... Are you a vegetarian.

[@anunaysharma2718]

@@Emily-fm7pt yes

[@AmflyShapira]

hahahaha he really did that

[@JustSkillGG]

Are you overworked at Google?

[@raffilevy2029]

No card trick OR “wait for it”! But the NONONONONONO made up for it.

[@NitrixTech]

Clement, I'm so happy you made this video! I work at a large tech company and I've definitely noticed the value of these companies being understated popular influencers recently. The worklife balance and learning opportunities that this type of work provides has been a large reason for why I've been able to absorb so much knowledge while still having the time to work on my tech youtube channel on the side

[@arpanbag6730]

Waiting for "Why You Should NOT Work At Google And Facebook (as a software engineer) "

[@ojman000]

As a millionaire

[@clem]

Coming soon. 😎

[@ojman000]

Clément Mihailescu hay dude I was a math major as well but I was unable to finish school do you think I have a good chance at a fang company. i’m still pretty new html ,css but im about to start javascript .

[@nigarmovsumova617]

Hi, Clement! I would like to hear about your experience with technical stack at Google or Facebook. For example, what kinds of approximate problems were you solving, description of tasks you were getting, how long did it take for a feature you built to get into production on average, how much unit testing or integration testing did you doo, etc. I would love to hear the technical side of your journey.

[@kristjanwashere]

I just wanted to put in a counter point. I've heard from interviewers at some really popular start ups/ tech companies that applicants that only (I stress only) worked at a FAANG company would often fail their interviews because they lack the experience of building a full product from the ground up, as well as taking for granted all these really nice technical safeguards available to them at these FAANG companies that you would not have outside of them. While Clement doesn't say "why you should only join google as soon as you get out of college as a new grad", I feel like a lot of the viewers are college students or younger that will interpret this video as basically "faang is king, there are no downsides, because of the brand and street cred". I have to stress again Clement didnt say that, but I can only guess what I feel a ton of these viewers are gonna interpret this as. If you want to be the best software engineer, perhaps join FAANG later in your life while you spend your early life in smaller companies where you are more likely to be building your products from the ground up with less assistance and safeguarding internal tools, which accelerates the learning curve.

[@kristjanwashere]

R Hathway there are bad engineers at any company, even if it’s FAANG, just because you studied algos and got lucky to get questions you already solved to pass the interviews, doesn’t make you a good engineer, or imply you have a “high iq”

[@found_my_chapstick190]

this is why you shouldn’t take what other people say at face value. you don’t understand how software development works at a startup vs a corporation.

[@harispapadopoulos4295]

Oh boy, I almost feel bad for smashing that like button so hard. Btw I've some video ideas: 1) How you got into Upen, advice to get into the Ivy League (yeah, there are TONS of videos but we all know that yours is gonna be much better, transparent and BS free) 2) Behavioral interview tips. You've done many videos on coding interviews but you haven't gone deep enough on the behavioral aspect. Random Question: How did you answer the question "Tell me about your flaws" in the interviews? Idk but it seems a tough one to answer "correctly"

[@clem]

Never feel bad for smashing the like button 😎And as for the video idea, the behavioral-interview-tips vid is coming soon, and I've added the college idea to my list of potential vids!

[@CardinalHijack]

5:50 a big argument of this though is so they keep you in the office. If they offer breakfast you'll get in earlier. If they offer dinner you will stay a bit later. If they offer an on site gym you might work a little longer to then go to the gym. if they offer "sleeping pods" you may go straight to the officer after a flight. Nothing is free in life - especially when shareholders are involved. There is a reason for these perks.

[@harbin9er]

"fazebook"

[@DavideMerlin]

I don't know if I do wanna work there anymore. The coding interview is obviously broken and I'm not sure how I feel about the data privacy scandals.

[@tdestroyer4780]

Coward uploader didn't love your post like all the other comments.. I bet he agrees with censorship as well. If not he'd be fired

[@found_my_chapstick190]

then dont apply, less competition for me :)

[@ll-sz9fl]

There are many, many great companies to work with that have amazing offices, amazing perks, good salary... he just happens to work there and promotes it like is his mission in life lol

[@anonymusk9397]

Clement make a video or comment me bellow on what are the important materials we need to be perfect in, to crack Google or any fang companies interview

[@syedfaizanahmed6663]

You should definitely discuss more about the software engineers working in machine learning. Its a branch not much discussed by you and the information regarding how to become a machine learning engineer is very scarce. Since you have a degree in maths you could discuss this topic very accurately including the requirements too. And keep up the great work brother.

[@Anotherwhitemage]

TBH, you become a ML engineer the same way you become any type of specialized engineer. you do projects connected to the field you want to work at, and get exp in, and then apply for positions that are fine with the work you already put into that field, to warrant you working in that field for them. once you are getting paid for it, it's much easier to keep the traction ball rolling - and most sensible companies will give you a junior level role based on projects you do at home.

[@syedfaizanahmed6663]

Thanks. I wanted to get started as an ML engineer but I am struggling. There are no credible sources and someone like Clemente in this field or certainly in KZbin is not there. So any good sources on how to get into FANG companies as a ML engineer in the detail in which Clemente explains would be great.

[@ilyesmilyesm2576]

**Ben Awad disliked this video**

[@sagunshrestha1317]

he bashed angular so probably he won't be that mad

[@df4privateyoutube722]

Do some software engineering teams within big tech companies have a "prestige-factor" associated with them? E.g. is the Ads team more "prestigious" compared to the News Feed team at Facebook?

[@bosbos9698]

But important question how to work at Google or Facebook or Amazon What should I do What should I study? How many hours do I spend in study software engineering? I want a clear answer

[@ashimdahal182]

see his older videos

[@vastvision3330]

Well, obviously something related to computer science, something involving a lot of programming and algorithms. Or, if you prefer, something more related to hardware. Math is also valuable as it is the foundation of AI and Data Science. But you don't even need to study. You can be a self taught software engineer. Just learn programming, do some projects (like a Game which involves not only programming but a lot of creativity and logic) and you have good chances. I started with web development. HTML/CSS/JS and quickly went over React.js to code a game. Later you can progress. How many hours? You can't generalize. Put in as much work as you can as long as it's fun to you. I'd say 6 months of dedicated practice would make you a good candidate.

[@found_my_chapstick190]

if you want a clear answer, you’re not going to make it far in computer science, sweetheart

[@indiansoftwareengineer4899]

Your videos are always motivating to do one percent more everyday.

[@CardinalHijack]

My problem with FANG is the district lack of feedback, communication and overall "respect" I feel during the interview process. From the very beginning, almost all FANG will not respond to you if you don't pass the initial sift. If they do bother to reply, they do not give you anything other than a generic "someone else was more suitable" email. I have had 1 instance (from around 50 or so applications) from FANG (Facebook) where the recruiter reached out to me with a personal reason as to why I didnt get it. If you pass this sift, but get rejected later, you will get a generic someone else is better email + a response saying they cant give any feedback as to why. Coupled with that, you often need to wait 6-12 months again to apply. The least they can do is provide a reason for the rejection if someone has put in weeks/months into the process. I understand FANG get a lot of applications per role, and unfortunately can treat candidates like this, but I think if the shoe was on the other foot they wouldnt appreciate it. I have rejected a FANG company before and they wanted to know why - I didn't say "sorry Im legally not able to tell you". After an unsuccessful interview I was sent a feedback form asking how the interview was. They want feedback on them, but wont give it on candidates - seems very hypocritical. If at any point during the interview I sent them a generic email saying "Im sorry but I am no longer considering you. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL" I think I would be blacklisted. This double standard I think puts a lot of people off of FANG. Its rude, unnecessary and hypocritical. Once you're in it seems great, but they need to have a bit more compassion towards people applying.

[@mohaarulez]

I feel like I'm watching the same video over and over again

[@codeblooded6760]

@mohaarulez NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

[@Muanaruto]

Honestly it is one of my dreams, to be a Software Engineer at Google/Facebook, thanks for the inspiration!!

[@andrewm69]

Being a Senior Engineer in middle America I do believe most Engineers would like to work at a FANG company but sadly most of us will not have the opportunity. Best we can do is put our best foot forward and hope that's enough to get us noticed. That being said, most people you meet pretty much just clock their 8 hours and collect their check. That's not to say they aren't putting in a good effort but probably not getting enough experience, the 10,000 hours as Malcolm Gladwell likes to say, in order to ever reach that level.

[@nds142]

You know what... I was the one who really disliked you at first then I started to understand you and your working style and your honesty then you are now one of the best youtuber and one of the best mentors..... I really want you once .... Current a school student but surely I will go for the algoexpert.io once I get bigger (current 18 )... Being coding as a passion and my goal I will follow you up... Thank you

[@clem]

I'm glad you changed your mind about me!

[@christineng5132]

Hi Clement, how does Google decide on its bonuses, salary increment and eventually promotion?

[@MohitKumar-os3ir]

If they take me I will definitely work there..😪

[@beffjezos3911]

Same

[@Chiving]

Same

[@josephwong2832]

At FAANG, you get to see what distributed systems and production grade code bases look like

[@hat_awesome21]

One thing u forgot to tell , how u created algoexpert alongside working at google and Facebook , does your manager know ?? Plz talk about it.

[@Felipe_Ribeir0]

Why would his manager need to know it?

[@carlacquaye3531]

Hi ! Clement did you ever meet the techlead at both google and facebook

[@atomics.h.1824]

Tech lead referred him to Facebook

[@jaimeojeda4780]

I'm pretty sure they didn't since they live at different places.

[@codingwithzhia]

I'm a fan Clement, I'd argue that making generalizations like "X company does not overwork" can be misleading because this is largely team, and individual, dependent. To add to your points, I think working at a faang opens up many doors, great networking opportunity to know others who have done amazingly well in life to get where theyre at, and also maybe catch a glimpse of the future as you're involved in the building of the future :) keep up the great work!

[@codeguy21]

Hey u talk about , moonlighting

[@a.pourihosseini]

Man the disclaimers before each video are long :) ! I think not even philosophy channels bother to put as many disclaimers before diving deep into playing 5d chess with their brains, which can have many different (and potentially harmful) interpretations. I really do appreciate that you make so much effort to prevent misinterpretations from your content. thumbs up :)

[@conrad9261]

I agree with that. And I really want to work at google or in the fang companies and I'm overwhelmed to those KZbinr that shared their ideas as a software engineer hahaha .☺️ From the Philippines 💙

[@danishirfan9317]

Thank you Clement. Your youtube channel has great content.

[@lanceliam8358]

im fkn laughing at the comment 0:01 aaaaahhhh made my day

[@Master-yn6ie]

Name: Clément Mihailescu Gender Identity: FaangSexual

[@blasttrash]

You need to put this comment on techlead videos as well. all these tech KZbinrs are just using FAANG to get views.

[@ninehoursful]

Thanks for the great video!. I'm trying to practice coding interview questions on leetcode & othera however sometimes I just cant solve medium level questions not even with naive approach. This is scaring me that I'm not good enough since I've almost 6 years of software development experience. What should I do? What's the indication that one is prepared for those tech interviews. Looking forward to your response

[@migueldomingos4570]

Use Clément's plataform a.k.a algoexpert.io. It has lots of question, video solutions and a data structure crash course

[@Btc314btc]

Thanks Clement, only one question though: Will u be overworked at Google? 🤔

[@oscararce2323]

What Bootcamp did you go to Clement?

[@dhruvnation1884]

🔥🔥🔥Not , The first Not, The Last When got Notification Clicked it Fast🔥🔥🔥

[@vukovic5945]

Can you tell us in one video why you always say that react is better for you than angular,or why you would choose for algoexpert react instead of angular?

[@voranon7924]

I rejected an offer from google in Irvine in 2015 because i realized that this big company will buy years of my life, instead i started my business which now worth over million, i can travel the world and have my own time now

[@raycreate6009]

Clement ¿ do you think the google coursera courses will help in anyway in getting me closer to working on google ? I’m taking the google IT automation with Python certificate and I’m still in my second year of collage

[@bhargavkumar]

You told us that, you started working on AlgoExpert after getting into google. So how did you prepared for your google coding interviews because at that time you didn't had this platform?

[@smaranh]

A video on Angular vs React please

[@prashantmalik9313]

After 8 years of work experience of Network and Security Engineer I am planning to switch my career and want to become a software Engineer. I have made a step by step learning path.But what Actually comes to my mind while studying is how as a beginner I can get in to companies like Google and Facebook. As you said in this video the learning you get in these companies is really great. (I love your example of DBZ by the way). What exactly I expect in interview from them? Do I also need lot of other certifications? They will take technical interview of my existing work domain as well? I really need to know from your experience what should I expect?

[@df4privateyoutube722]

Hey Clement! Regarding your point about how Google and Facebook are by far not the most superior tech companies to work at, I think it would be a cool video idea for you to personally rank the technology companies based on your personal thoughts and experience in the industry! Would be cool to see your insight or factors you consider when evaluating these companies.

[@Ninan_9]

Do you have to live in the U.S to get a sustainable FANG job? Do other countries have the same opportunities?

[@boliviabba3520]

Of course they do

[@ilyesmilyesm2576]

Of course they don't

[@noobmaster69jr]

Yup there are pretty much opportunities in most countries, the thing is people prefer to work in U.S for several reasons, if you don't care about the U.S part, you are good to work in your respective country.

[@saideepesh6036]

What do you think on selecting candidates as per the domain specific roles(web development, Machine Learning, Mobile development, etc)

[@badarmiqdad3161]

can you act work at both company at the same time?

[@prakashg1944]

Hi Clement, Thanks for all your mock coding interviews session with other CPs (especially William Lin). But m curious to see your problem solving skills in live session.

[@Mdogg2005]

So Clément, I have been watching your content and subscribed for quite some time. I live in the Midwest as a .Net Core web developer for a small company. Are these videos even geared towards someone like me or are they mostly geared at people who live in Silicon Valley who are already rubbing elbows with people who can get them into companies like Google and Facebook? Just wondering what these kinds of videos mean for someone in my position (both in my career and geographically). Thanks!

[@superb63amg94]

What's up doc!

[@omaral-jobory4224]

Hi man , ok I would like to ask you a question. I am a mechanical engineer. I like computers and programming languages since I was 15 years old I started learning how to use MSDOS after graduation I was to busy with my career, I studied some courses in JavaScript and C++ , and then I leaved it, anyway could you help me which language should I start with ?

[@humairkhan9244]

Good words. I have added you on linkedin. Do you add the people you have never known or spoken with?

[@user-ky4jd8cm2o]

Hey Clement, if someone leaves Facebook or Google to run a startup or try a different career path (like you), is that still easy for them to return back to Google or Facebook if the new life is not what was expected?

[@aravindhsaairavichandran8404]

Hey clement quick question how do we learn from solutions in case we are unable to solve a problem and be able to reapply the concept in a diff problem without memory drain. Is it just more practice that can help this scenario. Been using algoexpert fa a while now and want to make most off of it

[@Tomatin_mx]

Hi Clem!! I have an interview with Facebook next month, Algoexpert will help me?

[@praisong7475]

good luck

[@jaimeojeda4780]

Algoexpert will definitely help you. Also congrats dude that's amazing that you got an interview with Facebook.

[@hackweiser4127]

We'd love some more bloopers in the future😅😂

[@smaranh]

Any plans on adding a Dark Mode to AlgoExpert?

[@jkim5118]

Clement, I've been preparing so hard (I am a new grad) to interview with F/G. But due to the COVID situation, they have slowed down (or paused) hiring entry-level SWEs. When do you think I could have a chance?

[@santoshbastola7409]

Why You Should not Work At Google And Facebook (as a millionaire) - Techlead

[@ignacioaramburu2444]

Is it the same for other career branches? Im studying a business career in another country and I cant see myself working in a consulting firm

[@kevinloh1244]

Hi Clement, personally I study at Cambridge University and I am an Algoexpert user as well but may I ask if the technical recruiters at Google or Facebook even care about college degree at all? Does this depend on the country ? My home country is in Singapore. Stories of ppl without college degree working at Google or Facebook are not uncommon. Felt curious about this.

[@vastvision3330]

Sure, practice is more valuable than a degree. Show the projects in your portfolio and if they're good, they will prefer you over someone who "only" has a degree. But a degree never is a waste.

[@kevinloh1244]

One thing I hate about college is that I have to study math and statistics mods and other hardware mods which I have no interest in jeez. But I will prob grad from college in the end tho

[@jaimeojeda4780]

@@kevinloh1244 Math helps with problem solving skills which is key in software engineering. So that's why you take Math classes.

[@kevinloh1244]

@@jaimeojeda4780 well this is a p common "reason" that is poorly thought of...so u mean to say coding classes don't teach problem solving skills?

[@kevinloh1244]

@@jaimeojeda4780 I'm p sure the "real" reason is that it's used for bunch of stuff relevant in some fields of computer science but not exactly the ones that are "needed" much like why computer organisation is taught

[@mohdfm]

You just know that AngularJS diss was from Ben Awad

[@a1step1]

Hi Clement, I like your videos. They are very knowledgable. Clement, I want to pursue my career with marketing on google. So could you help me with that? What should I do?

[@harcoptoluwap3998]

hi Clem, can you make a video on how you create a programming language with js?

[@stabelgapler5396]

Can you do a video about memory optimization of algorithms?

[@phanikarra2898]

why work at FANG, to become a algoexpert

[@DiabloVal]

Can someone please tell me how to make a resizeable layout like in alogoexpert???

[@F4keG4mer]

Now i have a reason to work harder as a CS student

[@mr.mystiks9968]

Alright this video is kinda meaningless. People subbed to your channel already want to work there, people using your product already want to work there. But then people start to not care about FAANG, which ruins your chances of selling AlgoExpert, so you need this video to somehow salvage public opinion? Most of these aren’t even misconceptions because depending on your level, team, and role you certainly can be overworked. People on blind complain about being overworked at different companies and even Facebook for that matter.

[@hero8808]

Am I the only one who heard his girlfriends' "no" at around 7:19? haha

[@TheVerbalAxiom]

I LOVE how he gets the face zoomed in when he starts saying No lmao

[@Alchemist-233]

what exactly does google want when they hire software engineers? What kind of resume would guarantee that I would get hired?

[@geetusharma3923]

How can the person clarify doubts if we purchase your course ?

[@shaileshmourya3100]

Yes i agree

[@shreyaghosal9417]

Sir I want to get an invitation offer from Google so what are all the steps and how can I improve my resume such that it'll create a perfect impression. Sir I do have a lot of doubts..

[@abusufianrupok783]

If you want a vacation for 2 months in google or facebook? Will they cut your salary?

[@chiranjeevisaride]

Working at FAANG is prestige!

[@ankitsaxena5393]

The video is uploaded just 4 mins before and everyone is already commenting nice video..i like it...it shows that everyone really waits for your next video to be uploaded 😊

[@kadegreen5356]

So what i get from this video is facebook will overwork you, but Google will not. Is that a fair assessment?

[@jonathantorres9028]

Greetings I have one question, It is possible to get a job at Google without degree ??, I study Computer Science in a University for 2 years, and I have 2 years experience in programming, Python, C++, PHP. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@migueldomingos4570]

Clément himself doesn´t have a degree. And the FAANG companies only care about your skills not your degrees

[@adrian-4767]

@@migueldomingos4570 Clement does have a degree but in mathematics, not in computer science.

[@migueldomingos4570]

@@adrian-4767 yeah I was talking implicitly about the computer sciene degree, but you are right: i should have probably specified it better

[@bibhashthakur5817]

Lol! I got an AlgoExpert ad in the middle of your video! :P But, that aside, great video, Clement!

[@jakeshort1991]

Mandatory 'I liked this video' comment for the KZbin algorithm.

[@thecodersbay2775]

clement => (as a software engineer) techlead => (as a millionaire)

[@Emily-fm7pt]

Me = (as, an, obviously, smart, person) => {console.log(as + an + obviously + smart + person)}

[@futureticgamer3464]

Bro you talking way is very good and cool.

[@shounakmandal1571]

If I take take your course can I be in product based company plzz reply

[@Andrew-ez9ft]

Is it true that programming is not for everybody?

[@jaimeojeda4780]

Definitely. Think of it not everything is for everyone. Someone who has no interest in programming could get a job but they wouldn't be happy. If you actually like programming and want to get better at it than I think it is for you. Just make sure to be good at problem solving and if you're not good you will have a hard time learning to code. But I would say to improve problem solving skills do beginner coding problems or just practice anything that involves problem solving like puzzles and stuff like that.

[@Andrew-ez9ft]

@@jaimeojeda4780 what if you are not good at problem solving?

[@MrKnockout66]

Jew imo you can teach yourself that over time

[@futureticgamer3464]

Bro you talking way is very good.

[@lfx2mlfx2m8]

thx for not jumping on a band wagon, keep speaking your mind!

[@denimunjas6831]

Well, another big barrier might be relocation. The pandemic made it even more complicated.

[@truelovesay4640]

Generally, i wonder how long time when you worked for Facebook per week

[@tech_wizard9315]

m a fresher, working in IT company of Jodhpur(9 hours job). If I prep DSA with c++ , 3-4 hrs each day for 3 months(leetcode) , can I gt job at Google,FB, Apple ? If not, then hw much time/months need?

[@arieltabuzojr2434]

Hi I'm new here. So far I like your Channel. Have you ever consider creating a development tutorial? Cheers!

[@DRA-pl2yk]

Hey CLEM! I'm sure you'd have acquaintances in noice non-FAANG companies, especially Palantir, Jane Street, etc. Could you prepare a video with their help answering questions similar to the ones you answer in this video? Thanks! - BTWIfYourePreparingForCodingInterviews

[@programming2249]

You're not a real software engineer until you've worked at Google or Facebook. It's debatable whether you're even a human being before then.

[@found_my_chapstick190]

peasants

[@shinnok487]

I want to ask, if I am software engineer and I want to work at Google or Facebook. Is it hard for me to go and work at Google or Facebook or it is just if I want to work at Google or Facebook I can easily.

[@skavihekkora5039]

What about polotical bias and prejudice? Is it safe to be christian/conservativ there? In other words can you, at google, apart of using your brain efficiently for software engineering, use it efficiently for other things or yr not aloud to, otherwise you go bye bye (but not to gulag...yet)?

[@icarus33]

Great, bro!