Friends that work at big tech companies - did you need Data Structures and Algorithms to get hired?

I get an lots of messages from new devs asking how to learn these things. Many of them say the need it to work at FAANG type companies
Please hold off on your opinions here - I just want clear Yes / No from $company.

This isn't a "do u even need comp sci" thread. Lots of those already
Wow some GOLD replies to this thread, def worth a read if you are looking to work in a big tech company.

Seems 90%+ of the replies are "Yes, I did need it"
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