u/InTheDarkDancing wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
I'm curious if you would be in the same situation if you are a bootcamp grad who then goes into Formation. Would you still be locked out of Facebook or would a referral be enough to interview for an E4 position?
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
It's very case by case and depending on timing. Right now there is a rumored hiring freeze on E3 and E4 (and possibly more), they haven't said anything publicly.
I can't emphasize enough how unique each person's background and path is, no one could read this and get THE answer for how to get a job at Facebook. That's part of the value we offer, Facebook, or otherwise, we use all of our expertise to help craft your path to YOUR goals (a lot of people really don't like Facebook and don't want to work there). Similarly as you start interviewing, pass/fail, your timing changes, your preferences change, remote vs in person stuff, we adapt to what you want, and we're a shoulder to lean on for advice (and sometimes proactively give advice as a lot of people have misconceptions as well). At the end of the day every person at [Formation.dev](https://Formation.dev) wants to see you in a super impactful role that you are happy with. Period.
RE: Facebook, our team has extensive experience will the various paths, even helping build some. I personally know a few dozens VPs, Directors, and am friends with Mark Zuckerberg, so we have a lot of experience that help deeply understand the landscape there.
There are many different paths at FB that could apply at are not E3/E4. I think the ideal is E3/E4 SWE roles, but there are other solid paths:
1. E4 Rotational Engineer
2. Discover Production Engineering (E4 role for PE)
3. Return to Work internships
4. RAISE Program for AI
5. Considering: Data Engineer, Network Engineer, Production Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Partner Engineers roles depending on your background.
6. Considering: the right kind of contract role, and then supporting you in figuring out how to convert to full time.
There are so many paths though I don't have time to enumerate them in depth because I'm focused on helping people at Formation :D
This is probably the simplest overview they have: https://access.fb.com/career-pathway/