Any tips on getting a remote FAANG SWE job? Is it really all LinkedIn profile + ...

spike021 · on Aug 1, 2021

For the latter question, "maybe"?

I have a LinkedIn but I don't really keep it actively updated. But for my current FAANG job I was sourced via LinkedIn. Received a random recruiter inbox message there and eventually was hired.

kevinventullo · on Aug 2, 2021

You might also try applying:

https://www.facebook.com/careers/facebook-life/remote/

onlyrealcuzzo · on Aug 1, 2021

Get a referral from someone who works at the companies.

stickyricky · on Aug 1, 2021

I'm in Miami. Its hard to meet FAANG employees here.

iamricks · on Aug 1, 2021

Me too, it's hard to meet any SE here.

lostcolony · on Aug 1, 2021

That might get you a recruiter call, but it's not at all helpful in actually getting the job.

Best thing is to build a solid LinkedIn profile. I've had multiple FAANG recruiters reach out in the past based on my LinkedIn profile, but my own applications have never received attention.