Tech IndustryMar 21, 2019
Microsoftlkjmnb124

Amazon Fire TV Sr TPM opportunity

Hi all I am currently working as a PM at Microsoft at entry level since the last 1 year and 2 months. Before that I worked at a not so famous company as an Associate PM for 8 months. I recently got approached by a hiring manager at Amazon for an opportunity as a Sr TPM in fire TV org. Looking for information on: 1. Fire TV org 2. Sr TPM role at Amazon - how technical is the role, how is the work life balance, what kind of skills? 3. I have heard at an Uber level that work life balance at Amazon is not that great, what do folks have to say about this? 4. Is sr TPM at this stage of my career considering my experience in PM till now, a good choice? 5. What are the benefits/paid leaves at Amazon like? Better or worse than Microsoft? Thanks!

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Microsoft qGFA13 Mar 21, 2019

What level are you at Microsoft?

Microsoft lkjmnb124 OP Mar 21, 2019

59 ..expect to go to 60/61 this year

Microsoft qGFA13 Mar 21, 2019

Wow, that’s a big step up in role. Are you sure it’s a senior TPM role? You might find it difficult to keep up with expectations if you join Amazon

Microsoft naaam Mar 21, 2019

60,61s going as L6 Tpm or PMT at Amazon is fairly common.

Microsoft qGFA13 Mar 21, 2019

It’s NOT common. Source I’ve hired TPMs

Microsoft naaam Mar 21, 2019

It's not uncommon coz I jumped 61 to AWS L6 last year and so did 2 friends with me.

CVS Health Yoho Mar 21, 2019

YOE? AFAIK, L6 TPM in Amazon is usually offered to people with 10+ YOE. It has a high visibility and high accountability.

Amazon adc963 Mar 21, 2019

Don't fret about it, they will figure out the leveling during the interview. If you get an L6 offer, great! Take it

Microsoft qGFA13 Mar 21, 2019

Only to be pip’d soon

Amazon piped boy Dec 7, 2019

Did you interview with Fire TV OP?