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These are usually well-established, large-scale technology companies with a global presence.

Big tech companies, often referred to as FAANG (Facebook/Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) or MAANG (Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google), are industry leaders with vast resources and complex infrastructures.

These also include other big tech companies like Twitter, Uber, and Lyft.

These companies offer excellent opportunities for career growth, competitive salaries, and the chance to work on projects that impact millions of users worldwide. However, they also come with intense competition for positions and often have rigorous hiring processes.

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How to find big tech companies?

Unlike mid-size companies, big tech firms are well-known and easy to identify. Some ways to find them include:

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Downsides

  1. Highly competitive hiring process
  2. Potential for less individual impact due to large team sizes
  3. More bureaucracy and slower decision-making processes
  4. Possibility of feeling like a small cog in a big machine
  5. Legacy systems and codebases, which can be difficult to navigate and modify

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Benefits

  1. Competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages
  2. Opportunities to work on large-scale, impactful projects
  3. Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
  4. Strong brand name on your resume
  5. Potential for internal mobility and diverse career paths

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Details on their hiring and interview process

  1. Multiple rounds of interviews (often 4-6 rounds)
  2. Technical coding interviews (Data Structures & Algorithms)
  3. System Design interviews for more senior roles
  4. Behavioral interviews to assess cultural fit
  5. Possible take-home assignments or on-site coding challenges
  6. Emphasis on problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team

Remember, preparation is key when applying to big tech companies. Focus on strengthening your coding skills, practicing system design, and preparing for behavioral questions.

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