– Compensation structures differ in terms of RSU distribution between Meta and Google
– Meta is more aggressive in pursuing new projects compared to Google
– Meta has a culture that welcomes dissent and encourages free expression, while Google is more reserved and less confrontational
The Meta product manager who also worked at Google shared differences between the companies based on his experiences. Differences included work-life balance, compensation, project opportunities, company transparency, and career progression. Meta was seen as more high-growth but with more stress and pressure, while Google was praised for work-life balance, stability, and job security. Compensation structures at both companies differed, with Meta offering larger stock refreshers compared to Google. Project opportunities at Meta were described as aggressive while Google allowed projects to span decades without intervention. Meta maintained transparency through internal forums and dashboards, weekly Q&A sessions with CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and predictable compensation. Google was noted for being less transparent, with communication primarily through email or chat. Meta encouraged dissent and data-driven decision-making, while Google was more reserved, and questioning priorities was less encouraged. Career progression was seen as faster at Meta based on performance, while Google was more time-based. The role of product managers also differed, with Meta having a stronger emphasis on their contributions compared to Google, where software engineers led projects.