CompensationNov 26, 2018
MicrosoftNooglerr

Google L4 offer

I was just given the numbers for Google L4 of 150k base, 320k stock and 25k sign on. I have 2.5 yoe. I also have pending numbers from OCI Senior. Given my yoe, I’m really pumped that I got L4 and want to join Google. Is there any room for negotiation or this is as high as it gets for someone with 2.5 yoe? Thanks!

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Microsoft UMbR31 Nov 26, 2018

Wow. Is this Google cloud specific job or Google in general? Congrats!

Microsoft Nooglerr OP Nov 26, 2018

This is just Google in general. I didn’t match with GCP

Microsoft UMbR31 Nov 26, 2018

Insane for your experience. Congratulations! I mean you clearly have something going, keep it up

Epic WherePart! Nov 26, 2018

This is pretty high offer for 2.5 YOE and median for L4. You have masters or PhD?

Microsoft Nooglerr OP Nov 26, 2018

I only have BS.

Google amaze Nov 26, 2018

Great offer!

Microsoft Nooglerr OP Nov 26, 2018

Thanks! I have some question about Google below, can you chime in?

Google amaze Nov 26, 2018

Long term skills wise doesn't matter if you join 2 months later. Dont know exact cutoff dates, but if you join now, you should be eligible for rsu next dec. If in Feb, you may or may not.

Microsoft blind1186 Nov 26, 2018

Congrats!! Great offer. Were you informed before the interviews that you would be considered for L4?

Microsoft Nooglerr OP Nov 26, 2018

Yes I asked and confirmed

Microsoft Nooglerr OP Nov 26, 2018

I see a lot of threads about first year refresher at Google. I have a big vest coming up at Microsoft in Feb (50k). Should I just drop that vest, join Google now to get the refresher end of next year or wait for the vest and join in Feb? How much is median refresher for L4?

Apple iPhoneXMen Nov 26, 2018

For 2.5 years of experience, you’ve got a superb package already. I wouldn’t worry much about the vesting RSU at Microsoft. A few tens of thousands is nothing compared to new skills that you will learn. You are young, money will come.

LinkedIn goldbug Nov 26, 2018

That is $50K you get now vs around $80K GSU you get over 4 years. I would wait for the MSFT vest.

Amazon ranald Nov 26, 2018

Location?

Microsoft Nooglerr OP Nov 26, 2018

It’s MTV

Microsoft KmFY68 Nov 26, 2018

Wow congrats. That’s an awesome offer.

Google iegb37 Nov 26, 2018

Wait a couple of months if possible. Nothing happens in December anyway

Blizzard others Nov 26, 2018

What did you do at Microsoft? Anything Niche? What made consider you for L4 before interviewing?

Yelp cvspharma Nov 26, 2018

Definitely room for negotiation given competitive enough competing offers