Hi Leetcode community,

After 6 months of full-time preparation (no job currently), 100s of resume rejections, 10 interview rejections, 40 interviews, and almost giving up multiple times, I finally received an offer. SDE II at Booking Holdings (Booking.com), Bangalore.

If anyone here is currently working or has worked at Booking, I’d really appreciate insights on:

1. Type of work and tech stack
2. Growth opportunities and scope for learning
3. Culture, work-life balance, and general experience

The offer is strong and I’m honestly quite drained from interviewing, but I want to make the right long-term decision before accepting. Any input or guidance would mean a lot.

Background

Education: Tier-2 Institute
Experience: 5.5 years
Previous Company: FAANGMULA

Interview Experience: https://leetcode.com/discuss/post/7377607/booking-holdings-sde-2-bangalore-nov-202-tkfa/