> obvious mistakes and completely uninspired, sloppy software and service design.
That's something you can work on to improve.
A few years back I wanted to work for FAANG big company. Now I don't after working for smaller but with 'big' management. There are rats races, dirty tricks. And engineers don't have much control on what and how they are doing. Many things decided by incompetent managers. Architect position is actually a manager's title, no brain or skills required.
Today I rather go to a small company or startup where the results are visible and appreciated.