CompensationAug 17, 2019
Microsoftbubbly123

Lvl 65 principal engineer offer

185 base, 140 sign on over 2y, 400 stock at Microsoft. Multiple other offers from others, but this is highest. I thought this was decent until I Blinded. How is this? Yoe 12 @microsoft @facebook @amazon @google

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Microsoft quack236 Aug 17, 2019

Factor into refresher stock awards when looking into the offer like this.

Snapchat Jer. Aug 17, 2019

Refresher at Microsoft is peanuts.

Microsoft bubbly123 OP Aug 17, 2019

No idea how much refreshers are... Wasn't told by recruiter

Uber billgoat Aug 17, 2019

Is M lv65 the same as senior at FNG? That is an above average senior offer.

Microsoft bubbly123 OP Aug 17, 2019

I've heard both. That it's a high senior.

Microsoft OgUa26 Aug 17, 2019

400K over 4 years?

Microsoft bubbly123 OP Aug 17, 2019

Yup

Microsoft OgUa26 Aug 17, 2019

Seattle?

Microsoft boogr Aug 17, 2019

Base is at least 10% low. Starting E6 FB TC is at least 30% higher. Also,dont expect much after yr 4 unless you walk on water or are a good golfer and like to suck up. After yr4 FB TC will likely double yours.

Microsoft bubbly123 OP Aug 17, 2019

What's E5 at FB? I don't know how Microsoft 65 is at Facebook

Microsoft quack236 Aug 17, 2019

Think of this scenario, you join FB or G first and try to come to MS in 2 years. You would likely get L67

Microsoft bubbly123 OP Aug 17, 2019

I like how you think

Autodesk auto-mate Aug 17, 2019

Given that it’s $400k RSU...it’s a good deal for first 2 years. During this time you can also test if recession is hitting the market. Scrape the cream for first 2 years and think again if you wanna stay or scoot.

Microsoft bubbly123 OP Aug 17, 2019

Good points. Thank it

Microsoft bubbly123 OP Aug 17, 2019

*you