Yes, although be sure you are stable enough to handle the stress. I'm bipolar type 1, although I have only had full manic episodes after drugs. Those episodes l

Yes, although be sure you are stable enough to handle the stress. I'm bipolar type 1, although I have only had full manic episodes after drugs. Those episodes lasted for months after the cessation of drug use. I worked at a FAANG years ago, in internships. Not exactly the same as a full time SWE, but I think I got a taste of it. Unfortunately, this was when I was undiagnosed, and I ended up experiencing hypomania with some paranoid delusions during the internship. After being hospitalized my senior year of college, I took a job at a lower stakes company not on either of the coasts for several years after graduating from college instead of going back there or to a similar company. The stress and separation from my support network were not worth it for me, at the time. Years later, I have a very successful engineering career at a public tech company. Therapy, and more importantly, correct diagnosis and medication saved me. It's not a FAANG, but I make around $300k TC in a low to mid cost of living area, working remotely, and am set to pay off my home before turning 30. Married with a dog, planning on kids. The expectations at the company are high, but it's not as stressful as the FAANG internships were. I considered going back to one, but the situation here is really good. I think what changed was more how I approach work than the challenge of the work itself. Medication seriously is a godsend. It's not all peaches, though. At one point, during a hypomanic episode unrelated to work around pandemic and general stress, I broke down with my director on a Zoom call and ended up telling him that I'm bipolar and needed some help. He worked with me to remove me from the on call rotation, since sleep deprivation was my primary issue. I wouldn't recommend necessarily coming out with your diagnosis and would actively advise against it in most cases, but there are situations when you have really good relationships where it can go well. I don't feel like revealing my diagnosis in private with someone I trust has hurt my career in any way. On the contrary, it has helped me find a sustainable work environment. I'd prefer to stay anonymous, but I'll monitor comments here for a few days if you have any questions. Good luck to you. Please try not to let your diagnosis hold you back, but also realize that it is OK to take a lower stress position to prioritize your health. I am happy that I didn't try to chase FAANG but wouldn't rule it out in the future if the right situation came along.