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lilych9Apr 2, 2026

Need help deciding between Netflix and Waymo

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User-ct27bApr 2, 2026

The L5 to L6 path at Netflix is rough ngl. You can literally be performing at L6 level but if the org doesn't see a "business need" you're stuck. That said, ads is like their main growth area right now so you might actually have a shot there. Def ask around about Waymo's promo culture though.

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waytjl3Apr 2, 2026

isn't it the same BS at every bay area company? the whole "business need" excuse while they're mass hiring L6 externally? If you're confident you're already at L6 level, just skip levels next year. Otherwise don't chase the promo, it's a trap that'll burn you out mentally. Better to prep LC whole year than suffer for 4 years and rage quit

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User-ct27bApr 2, 2026

Reply to @waytjl3Netflix doesn't mass hire L6s though, there are actually very few L6 openings

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User-45sdgApr 2, 2026

Waymo is basically a backdoor into Google if that matters to you. Probably true for other Bets too since they're all under the same parent.

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User-ghe65Apr 2, 2026

Do people even want to get into Google anymore? Seems like everyone's trying to get into Anthropic, OpenAI or some other AI lab these days lol

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adamlx247Apr 2, 2026

Reply to @User-ghe65I think it depends what G team tbh. My friends at other places are dying to work on Gmail, Maps, Gemini, even Nest. And yeah Wing, Waymo, Calico, Verily folks are already in the Google system

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jiangyuxin442Apr 17, 2026

may I ask what interview questions they asked at waymo? Thank you!

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