Levels.fyi Company Research Before Interview

Levels.fyi offers U.S. tech job seekers access to over 1M salary data points by company, title, level, and location, plus official interview prep guides for coding, system design, and behavioral rounds. Use it to benchmark compensation, understand leveling, and gather company-specific insights before interviews at firms like FAANG. Data focuses on software engineering roles; cross-check with company career pages for culture and news. Core features are free via the Levels.fyi homepage.

Research Salaries and Levels Step-by-Step

Go to the Levels.fyi homepage and search by company name.
Filter by role (e.g., Software Engineer), level (e.g., L4, L5), location (e.g., San Francisco), and year.
Note median total compensation, including base, stock, and bonus breakdowns.
Compare levels for scope, experience, and pay differences.

Example: Google L5 Software Engineer in San Francisco shows stock-heavy packages. Use to prepare questions on role scope or equity.

Element	Research Use
Median Total Comp	Set offer baselines
Base/Stock/Bonus	Understand structure
Level Comparisons	Assess fit and paths
Location Filters	Adjust for cost-of-living

Screenshot or export data for notes.

Interview Prep Guides for Company Insights

Levels.fyi blog provides software engineer guides covering coding and system design prep (software engineer guide). Behavioral prep includes researching company vision, goals, culture, and news (behavioral guide).

Behavioral Checklist:

Review company About page and earnings calls.
Map achievements to 3-5 core values.
Prepare STAR responses with company examples.

Check community threads for user tips on questions.

Mobile App for On-the-Go Access

Download the Levels.fyi app (Google Play) to view live salaries and verified professional communities. Search companies and browse discussions during prep.