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once you’re in research in a faang, it seems much easier to stay within research. teams have an easier time filling head count from within the company than externally, so transfers are common, and encouraged. getting your foot in the door there could mean you’re in a much better position to join a team on another applied project that you care about. one caveat might be: if you’re heart is set on inventing something totally novel, or without any potential product basis, then grad school is your best bet.