I have offers from both Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks, with comp at Palo Alto Networks slightly higher. Any inputs on what factors should I consider to make a decision? PANW: $300k TC (level unclear) Google: $270 TC (L5) YoE: 11 Non-technical role at both
Put Google under your name unless you already have another top company, school etc
What roles are these
I personally would take google over PANW any time. I’m amazed by this post and don’t think this is a good comparison at all.
I second this!!
Consider Google 401k match, free food and other benefits. Then, it is the same TC
Zero benefits in PANW.
Ask for details about level at PAN. If it's higher than Google's L5 I would consider PAN (e.g. senior principle, Sr manager, director titles). If not then Google is likely the better choice after factoring in better benefits and bigger brand name, unless you have a particular interest in cybersecurity (PAN is very good on your resume if you're a cybersecurity person).
Seriously levels are complete joke here.
Anyone care to share PAN director range for TC? Glassdoor data isn’t very impressive.
More opportunities at PANW. Google is good only if you care to have it listed on your resume. This comes from someone who spent several years at AMZN.
Your statement only applies when you work at both companies tho. Have you? I can’t think of any single reason that makes PANW better than Google. Better commute for most of the people I guess.
What about growth opportunities? L5 to L6 promotion at google can take forever.
And titles at PANW is a fu**ing joke :)
Lol 😂 ... Ya, I completely agree. Inflated titles. Ppl who cannot design or write single line of code are called Architects.
What do you do that is considered “non-technical”?
Non-engineer / non product mgmt role