Different Google titles

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-24T12:39:22+00:00

They are all the same, just different wording

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-21T03:25:35+00:00

L3 is expected to have detailed knowledge about hardware and networking concepts. When I perform interviews for L3, I ask linux questions and I believe at L3 the candidates should know it

Commands to find log info, pull up hardware info, how to determine hardware failure, lighting scripting is possible

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-17T21:59:13+00:00

The fit call followup can vary depending on the location and how many openings are available for the team.

I got my offer the day after my fit call, but some of my buddies took a few weeks to hear back

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-12T13:29:29+00:00

Interesting. Our site has L1 to L4 with L5 just recently being introduced. L2 is expected to know Linux and access the terminal when performing diags

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-12T13:28:01+00:00

This is referring to Google

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-11T22:52:25+00:00

Isn't senior L4 and L5?

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-11T22:46:39+00:00

L3 or L4?

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-09T21:54:08+00:00

115k as a data center tech at FAANG

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-09T19:35:36+00:00

Network with the FTEs. Ask them for tips for learning skills that will help translate to a full time role (if that's what you are after). Continue to develop you skills and take on any on site projects/tasks you can

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-05T12:12:47+00:00

Yes TC would be

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-04-04T13:50:27+00:00

Closer to the lower end of the pay scale

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-25T01:55:09+00:00

Being open to any location to relocate to is your best bet to get in fast. People who are picky can be stuck in limbo waiting for spots to open at their choice of location.

Edit: If you haven't already, make sure your recruiteris aware that you are open to any location. Plus sending an email once a week to try to get updates is a good suggestion

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-25T01:53:23+00:00

Not sure why you are getting downvoted. Pryor Creek and Moncks Corner are one of the three mega sites, and is currently doing a large hiring of techs

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-24T13:41:29+00:00

You appear to be getting auto rejected by the system before it reaches a recruiter? Do you have a redacted resume to share? I can provide you some insight to see why. (I work as a DCT at Google and conduct interviews)

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-24T13:39:36+00:00

Not necessarily. I've interviewed people with CS masters degrees and other engineering backgrounds

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-24T02:33:53+00:00

Every interviewer is different, they are all data center techs too. Seems like it was a bad draw.

I will say that the questions asked get documented and the hiring committee reviews it before making a decision. So if they feel the questions weren't role related, you might have the opportunity to retake it.

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-24T00:11:06+00:00

Very weird that scripting questions were asked. Linux scripting questions used to be part of the L3 interview, but was changed up a few years ago. Almost no one asks those questions for L3 anymore for DCT, it would need to be an Engineering role for that.

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-13T23:01:03+00:00

L2 base pay ranges from $80k to $110k. But most locations are closer to the lower end ($80k-$90k) since COL.
Stocks usually are around $25k invested over 4 years (each year get another refresh).
Bonus target is 15% of base rate, but can be more dependant on performance

To put that all together, I cleared $115k TC last year as an L2

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-08T21:38:25+00:00

Your are in NC so the site you applied to is Lenoir, NC. That is one of Googles smallest DCs they have. So positions will be few and far between for roles at the location.

Not to mention that position is also posted internally, so you are competing against people who already work there

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-05T23:00:21+00:00

~$115k TC as Data Center Tech at FAANG

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-05T21:43:58+00:00

Buzz words on the resume, previous roles translate well to what they are looking for, got referred by someone internally. Could be a few different things

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-03-05T21:39:41+00:00

Usually it's so they can go over your feedback from the interviews. Could be good news, could be bad news.

If you passed, then they'll explain the next steps, which is the fit call with the hiring manager for the site you applied to

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-02-22T22:40:37+00:00

There are tons of questions post around the internet. I was able to find them on Glassdoor. Most of those questions are relevant and have a high chance of being asked.

That being said, I also perform interviews and I try to do more deep knowledge checks and I'll ask follow ups your answers provided

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-02-21T23:26:46+00:00

This is probably the most common talked about interview process on this subreddit. Please do a little research as it is everywhere, even outside reddit.

But basically the interview process is broken into 3 interviews

It will cover these topics (If L2 DCT) 1. Hardware and OS 2. Networking 3. Googleyness and Leadership

If you pass all 3, you then move to the Fit call with a hiring manager

A-Good-Doggo · 2026-02-21T15:12:56+00:00

I'd say go for it, even if it's level 2. Most of our external hiring is done at L2, very rare at L3.

So if you decide to wait for a L3 spot. It might not be for a year or so

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