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Boomerang Employee's Advice for Returning to Meta
23 Nov
Summary
- A senior software engineer returned to Meta after being laid off three years prior.
- The engineer chose Meta over other AI companies for a more senior role.
- Returning employees should adopt a fresh, curious mindset, like a newbie.
A senior software engineer, Devang Sharma, has returned to Meta in a more senior role after being laid off three years ago. Originally joining Meta in 2022, Sharma moved from London to Toronto but was later impacted by company-wide layoffs. He managed to secure other job offers within a month, as his permanent residency status was not tied to Meta. He found himself drawn back to Meta despite having offers from other AI companies, seeing it as a chance to contribute directly to foundational AI model development, a key aspiration for his career.
Sharma's return involved a rigorous interview process, similar to his initial experience but with more complex design problems. He notes that Meta has evolved, with a leaner structure, faster shipping of features, and a strong integration with AI. His initial experience at Meta, even though it ended in a layoff, provided valuable large-scale engineering insights. He actively maintained connections with former and current Meta employees through various online channels, which facilitated his re-engagement with the company.
