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Some really good advice in this thread already. I'm a manager and have administered a few PIPs but at a much smaller company than "Big Tech". Some have been successful(the individual completed the PIP and stayed at the company) and not(employee did not complete PIP and left the company).
Both sentiments in this thread can be true, a PIP is a first step in firing and it is also a way to get underperformers to stay in the company. I never wanted to fire anyone, but I also wanted to make sure my ass was covered if I had to.
Big Tech isn't for everyone. Don't be discouraged if it doesn't work out. Sometimes the team, or project, or company and you aren't meant to be.