What is InterviewSkool?

InterviewSkool is an AI-powered mock interview platform that simulates real FAANG-style coding and system design interviews. An AI interviewer named Alex walks you through every stage: problem clarification, approach design, complexity analysis, coding, and hidden test suite evaluation for coding; requirements, architecture, and deep dives on a whiteboard for system design, and issues a hiring signal at the end.

Does InterviewSkool support system design interviews?

Yes. Pick a problem (or go random) and a level: SDE-2, SDE-3, or Staff Engineer. You design on an interactive whiteboard while talking through requirements, architecture, and deep dives with Alex, and get a 0–100 score with per-parameter feedback and level readiness.

How does the AI interviewer work?

Alex is an AI interviewer. It asks probing clarifying questions, validates your approach, challenges your complexity analysis, observes your code against hidden test cases in real time, and adapts its follow-up questions based on your answers, just like a real FAANG engineer would.

Which companies does InterviewSkool prepare you for?

InterviewSkool currently supports Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and many more companies. Problems are sourced from real interviews at those companies and calibrated to the difficulty bar for SDE-1, SDE-2, and SDE-3+ levels.

What programming languages can I use?

You can code in JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, or TypeScript. Pick the language you are most comfortable with.

How is InterviewSkool different from LeetCode?

LeetCode is a problem bank, you solve problems alone and get a pass/fail. InterviewSkool simulates the actual interview conversation: Alex asks questions, challenges your reasoning, and evaluates how you communicate, not just whether your code passes. You get a hiring signal and 12-dimension feedback, not just test results.

What is a hiring signal?

A hiring signal is the recommendation a real interviewer would make after your session: Strong Yes, Yes, Lean Yes, or No. InterviewSkool computes yours from 12 dimensions including code correctness, communication, DSA knowledge, and optimization mindset.

How much does InterviewSkool cost?

InterviewSkool offers paid plans. Sign in with Google to see current pricing and get started.

Is it Interview School or InterviewSkool?

InterviewSkool (one word, no space) is a distinct AI-powered mock interview platform at interviewskool.com. People sometimes search for it as 'Interview Skool' (two words), that's the same platform. InterviewSkool is NOT Interview School (interviews.school), which is a different career platform. InterviewSkool focuses on coding execution and technical system design with real-time voice AI.

FAANG Salary by Level: Complete Compensation Comparison (2026)

Comparing FAANG salaries is confusing because every company structures compensation differently. Google and Meta weight stock heavily. Amazon back-loads vesting. Netflix pays all cash. This guide gives you the real numbers — base, bonus, stock, and total comp — for every level at every major FAANG company.

Entry-Level Salaries (US)

Entry-level means new grad or 0-2 years of experience. These are the offers most new graduates receive.

Company	Level	Base	Bonus	Stock/yr	Total Comp
Google	L3	$128K–$145K	$15K–$25K	$40K–$80K	$183K–$250K
Meta	E3	$120K–$140K	$15K–$20K	$50K–$80K	$185K–$240K
Amazon	SDE I	$115K–$135K	$10K–$15K	$35K–$60K	$160K–$210K
Apple	ICT2	$125K–$145K	$15K–$20K	$35K–$60K	$175K–$225K
Microsoft	59-60	$110K–$130K	$10K–$15K	$30K–$50K	$150K–$195K
Netflix	L3	$220K–$330K	—	—	$300K–$450K

Netflix pays 1.5-2x more because they pay all cash with no equity. Their "stock" component doesn't exist — it's all base salary.

Mid-Level Salaries (US)

Mid-level means 2-5 years of experience. You own features end-to-end and mentor junior engineers.

Company	Level	Base	Bonus	Stock/yr	Total Comp
Google	L4	$150K–$175K	$20K–$30K	$60K–$120K	$240K–$340K
Meta	E4	$150K–$180K	$20K–$30K	$80K–$150K	$250K–$360K
Amazon	SDE II	$130K–$160K	$15K–$25K	$75K–$125K	$220K–$310K
Apple	ICT3	$145K–$170K	$18K–$25K	$65K–$125K	$230K–$320K
Microsoft	62-63	$130K–$155K	$15K–$25K	$55K–$95K	$200K–$275K
Netflix	L4	$330K–$480K	—	—	$450K–$650K

Senior Salaries (US)

Senior means 5-10 years of experience. You lead projects, make architectural decisions, and mentor teams.

Company	Level	Base	Bonus	Stock/yr	Total Comp
Google	L5	$180K–$220K	$30K–$50K	$140K–$250K	$350K–$520K
Meta	E5	$180K–$220K	$30K–$50K	$150K–$300K	$360K–$570K
Amazon	SDE III	$160K–$195K	$25K–$40K	$135K–$245K	$320K–$480K
Apple	ICT4	$170K–$200K	$25K–$40K	$135K–$240K	$330K–$480K
Microsoft	64-65	$155K–$185K	$25K–$40K	$100K–$155K	$280K–$380K
Netflix	L5	$440K–$660K	—	—	$600K–$900K

Staff Salaries (US)

Staff means 8-15+ years of experience. You define org-wide technical strategy and grow the next generation of leaders.

Company	Level	Base	Bonus	Stock/yr	Total Comp
Google	L6	$210K–$260K	$40K–$70K	$210K–$420K	$460K–$750K
Meta	E6	$200K–$260K	$40K–$70K	$250K–$500K	$490K–$830K
Amazon	Principal	$185K–$230K	$35K–$55K	$200K–$395K	$420K–$680K
Apple	ICT5	$200K–$240K	$35K–$55K	$195K–$355K	$430K–$650K
Microsoft	66-67	$180K–$220K	$35K–$55K	$165K–$275K	$380K–$550K
Netflix	L6	$580K–$940K	—	—	$800K–$1.3M

Entry-Level Salaries (India)

Company	Level	Base	Bonus	Stock/yr	Total Comp
Google	L3	₹18L–₹25L	₹3L–₹5L	₹8L–₹15L	₹29L–₹45L
Meta	E3	₹18L–₹25L	₹2L–₹3L	₹8L–₹12L	₹28L–₹40L
Amazon	SDE I	₹15L–₹22L	₹2L–₹3L	₹5L–₹10L	₹22L–₹32L
Apple	ICT2	₹16L–₹23L	₹2L–₹3L	₹6L–₹10L	₹24L–₹35L
Microsoft	59-60	₹13L–₹18L	₹2L–₹3L	₹5L–₹8L	₹20L–₹28L

Mid-Level Salaries (India)

Company	Level	Base	Bonus	Stock/yr	Total Comp
Google	L4	₹25L–₹35L	₹5L–₹7L	₹12L–₹22L	₹42L–₹62L
Meta	E4	₹28L–₹38L	₹4L–₹6L	₹15L–₹25L	₹47L–₹69L
Amazon	SDE II	₹22L–₹32L	₹3L–₹5L	₹13L–₹20L	₹38L–₹55L
Apple	ICT3	₹24L–₹34L	₹3L–₹5L	₹13L–₹20L	₹40L–₹58L
Microsoft	62-63	₹20L–₹28L	₹3L–₹5L	₹10L–₹15L	₹32L–₹48L

Senior Salaries (India)

Company	Level	Base	Bonus	Stock/yr	Total Comp
Google	L5	₹40L–₹55L	₹8L–₹12L	₹18L–₹35L	₹65L–₹1Cr
Meta	E5	₹40L–₹55L	₹6L–₹10L	₹25L–₹50L	₹71L–₹1.15Cr
Amazon	SDE III	₹35L–₹50L	₹5L–₹8L	₹18L–₹32L	₹58L–₹90L
Apple	ICT4	₹38L–₹52L	₹5L–₹8L	₹17L–₹32L	₹60L–₹92L
Microsoft	64-65	₹30L–₹42L	₹5L–₹8L	₹13L–₹22L	₹48L–₹72L

Staff Salaries (India)

Company	Level	Base	Bonus	Stock/yr	Total Comp
Google	L6	₹55L–₹75L	₹12L–₹18L	₹25L–₹55L	₹90L–₹1.5Cr
Meta	E6	₹50L–₹70L	₹8L–₹14L	₹40L–₹80L	₹98L–₹1.64Cr
Amazon	Principal	₹45L–₹65L	₹8L–₹12L	₹28L–₹55L	₹80L–₹1.3Cr
Apple	ICT5	₹48L–₹68L	₹8L–₹12L	₹20L–₹40L	₹75L–₹1.2Cr
Microsoft	66-67	₹40L–₹55L	₹8L–₹12L	₹18L–₹30L	₹65L–₹95L

Key Compensation Insights

Stock matters more than base salary

At senior+ levels, stock grants can exceed base salary. A $250K/yr stock grant at Meta E5 means your annual income is more than double your base. Factor stock appreciation into your comparisons.

Amazon's vesting schedule is misleading

Amazon uses 5/15/40/40 vesting. Your Year 1 comp is 20% lower than the listed total. Year 3-4 is 20% higher. Always compare Year 3-4 comp for a fair comparison.

Netflix pays more because there's no equity upside

Netflix pays all cash, which means less risk but also less upside. If Meta stock appreciates 20% annually, a Meta E5's Year 3-4 stock income exceeds their base salary. Netflix doesn't offer that potential.

Signing bonuses vary wildly

Amazon offers up to $80K signing. Meta offers up to $80K. Google offers $10K-$50K. This can make a $50K+ difference in Year 1 comp. Always negotiate signing bonus separately.

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